FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING NOTARIES PUBLIC What is the most recent law change affecting Notaries Public?
Effective November 1, 2004, legislation in the form of Senate Bill 1267 requires notaries public to file their notary public bond and a $10.00 filing fee with the Office of the Secretary of State. The notary bond and filing fee should be mailed to the following address. Notary Department Secretary of State of Oklahoma PO Box 53390 Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3390 Also, effective November 1, 2004, any new notary public seal will reflect the notary public’s name and the words “Notary Public” and “State of Oklahoma”. The notary will still have the option of including their commission number and their expiration date on the seal. If they do not include these numbers on the seal, they will need to add them to the documents that they notarize. What are the general powers/functions of a notary public? A notary acts as an official witness to the identity of a person who comes before the notary. A notary is authorized to witness or attest a signature, administer an oath or affirmation, certify an o
