How to Become a Notary Public in Oklahoma

Checked against Oklahoma Secretary of State, Notary Public Services · Verified 2026-10-10

Exam: Not required
Training: Not required
Term: 4 years
State fee: $50 (new commission)
Bond: $10,000 surety bond, covering the full commission term, filed with the Secretary of State within 60 days of the commission date.
Commissioned by: Oklahoma Secretary of State, Notary Public Services

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Who can apply

Be at least 18 years old.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be a legal resident of Oklahoma, or a non-resident employed in Oklahoma.
Be able to read and write English.
Never have been convicted of a felony.
Since January 1, 2026, pass a national criminal history record check with fingerprints (required for new and renewal applicants).

Step by step

Apply online (preferred), by mail or in person with the $50 fee.
Follow the emailed directions to complete the fingerprint-based national background check.
Wait 2 to 4 weeks for your commission certificate.
Buy a notary seal (embosser or rubber stamp) and a $10,000 surety bond.
Within 60 days of your commission date, file your bond, oath of office, loyalty oath, signature and seal impression with the Secretary of State, paying the $25 filing fee.
Wait for approval of those documents before notarizing.

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What it costs in Oklahoma

Fixed amounts are set by the state. Items marked “your quote” are priced by private sellers, so enter what you’re quoted.

State commission application fee$50
Fingerprint-based national background check (OSBI search fee, up to $50 or the cost of the search, whichever is less)$0–$50
Same-day filing service (optional)$50
$10,000 surety bond premium$
Notary seal (embosser or rubber stamp)$
Bond and oath filing fee$25
Remote online notary authorization(optional)$25

Estimated total in Oklahoma$75–$125Plus 2 items with no state-set price. Add your quotes above to complete the total.

Cost details from the state

$25 bond filing fee
$10,000 surety bond premium
Notary seal or stamp
National criminal history (fingerprint) check: OSBI search fee of up to $50
Optional $50 extra for while-you-wait in-person processing

Pay in Oklahoma

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How long it takes

The Secretary of State holds your application until the national fingerprint background check is complete, then says to allow 2 to 4 weeks for processing.

What other sites get wrong about Oklahoma

Myth: The Oklahoma notary bond is $1,000.

Fact: Since January 1, 2026 (SB 1028), Oklahoma notaries must file a $10,000 surety bond covering the full commission term. source

Myth: The Oklahoma notary application fee is $25, and bond filing costs $10.

Fact: A new commission now costs $50 and filing the bond and oath costs $25, after SB 1028 raised both fees on January 1, 2026. source

After you're commissioned

Renewal: Renew no earlier than 6 weeks before expiration for $45, complete the fingerprint-based background check, and file a new bond. An expired commission must be reapplied for as new.

Remote online notarization: Yes. A commissioned, bonded notary can apply online for remote online notarization authorization ($25); it lasts only for the current four-year term.

Good to know in Oklahoma

What you can charge: An Oklahoma notary may charge at most $5 per notarial act, and nothing for notarizing an official absentee ballot affidavit (49 O.S. § 5).

Sources

General information, not legal advice. Fees and rules change — confirm with Oklahoma Secretary of State, Notary Public Services before you apply.