Instructions for Completing the Oklahoma Application for Notary Public Commission Filing Procedure: 1. Print or type information clearly. Illegible applications or applications completed in pencil will be rejected. 2. Pay to the Secretary of State a filing fee of $25.00 (new or expired commission) or $20.00 (renewal commission). Make checks or money orders payable to the Secretary of State. 3. Applications may be mailed or delivered in person to: Secretary of State 2300 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Ste 101 Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4897 Questions should to be directed to the Notary Department at (405) 521-2516. Additional applications may be obtained from our website at www.sos.state.ok.us or by calling (405) 521-3911. Instructions for Completing Application: Name - Type or print your name exactly as you will sign documents as a notary public. The typed or printed name must contain, at a minimum, your first name or initial and last name. Resident Address – The street address, city, state, zip code and county of your residence must be provided. If you do not have a street address, a route number is acceptable. P. O. Boxes are NOT acceptable. If you have neither a street address nor route number, provide directions to your residence. Oklahoma Non-resident - A notary public must either be a legal resident of Oklahoma or if a non-resident, be employed in this state. If you are NOT a resident of Oklahoma, the street address, city, zip code and county of your employment in Oklahoma must be provided. P. O. Boxes are NOT acceptable. E-Mail Address – This address is optional and will be used to notify you when it’s time to renew. Telephone Number – Provide your daytime telephone number including area code. Prior Commission – If you are currently or have previously been commissioned as a notary public, provide the expiration date of your last commission and your present commission number. If your name has changed since the last time your commission was issued, list your previous name. Age Requirement - A notary public must be at least 18 years of age or older. Citizen Requirement - A notary public must be a United States Citizen. Signature - Sign your name exactly as you will sign documents as a notary public. Your signature must be identical to the name provided in section 1 of the application. Additional Information: The Secretary of State’s Office will review your application for appointment as a notary public. If the application is found to be in order, your commission will be mailed to you along with an informational brochure and a blank bond form containing both an oath of office and loyalty oath. Your commission will be valid for four years. If corrections are needed, the application will be returned along with a letter of explanation. Upon receipt of your commission, a notary seal will need to be purchased and a bond obtained. Seal - The seal may be an embosser seal or a rubber stamp. The commission expiration date and commission number may be a part of the seal/stamp. The notary seal must contain your name and the words State of Oklahoma and Notary Public. A seal may be purchased from any stamp and seal company or business that produces them. Bond - After the purchase of a notary seal or stamp, a $1,000.00 surety bond will need to be obtained. The bond must be valid for the same four-year term as your commission. A bond may be purchased from any insurance agency or bonding company or you may use individual sureties. The completed surety bond, oath of office and loyalty oath are filed with the Secretary of State. The filing fee, payable to the Secretary of State, is $10.00. Filing questions about the notary bond should be directed to the Secretary of State’s office. (SOS FORM 0037-10/06) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com OKLAHOMA APPLICATION FOR NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION Fees: New $25.00 Renewal $20.00 Expired $25.00 (Please read instructions before completing the form) Secretary of State, 2300 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Ste. 101, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4897 1. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Name (type or print your name EXACTLY as you will sign documents as a notary public) 2. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Resident Street Address City State Zip Code County 3. Are you a resident of Oklahoma? _____yes _____no If a non-resident, list the street address of your employment in Oklahoma: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Employment Street Address (non-residents only) City Zip Code County 4. _________________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address (optional) Daytime Telephone (include area code) 5. Have you ever been an Oklahoma Notary? _____ yes _____ no If “Yes”, list the expiration date of your last commission: _____________________ Previous commission name & present commission number, if applicable: ________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Are you 18 years of age or older? _____yes _____no I, the undersigned, hereby apply for appointment as a notary public in and for the State of Oklahoma, and further state the information contained in this application is true and correct. ___________________________________________________________ (Sign your name EXACTLY as you will sign documents as a notary public) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com