SECTION 655:25-1-2. Application for commission as a notary public; renewal

(a)   Application contents. Every application for a notarial commission must include:

(1)   the printed name of the applicant exactly as he/she will sign documents as a notary;

(2)   former names,if applicant has been previously commissioned as an Oklahoma notary under a different name;

(3)   if a resident of this state, the county of residence and street address (see also (d) of this Section);

(4)   if a resident of another state, the county and street address of employment in Oklahoma and applicant's residence address (see also (d) of this Section);

(5)   statements that the applicant:

(A)   is at least 18 years of age;

(B)   has never been convicted of a felony; and

(C)   is able to read and write in English;

(6)   a designation of new, renewal, or expired commission, including an expiration date if applicable;

(7)   a daytime telephone number;

(8)   a valid email address for the applicant;

(9)   the signature of the applicant, which must match the printed name required in paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(10)   an application fee of $25.00 for a new or expired application and $20.00 for a renewal application [49 O.S., §1.1].

(b)   Renewal period. Renewal applications must be filed and accepted prior to the expiration of the commission being renewed. However, renewal applications will not be accepted earlier than six (6) weeks prior to the expiration date of the commission.

(c)   New commission required. The applicant must apply for a new commission if:

(1)   The applicant has never been an Oklahoma notary public;

(2)   The applicant has been an Oklahoma notary public but has let the commission expire; or

(3)   The applicant is a current Oklahoma notary public and wishes to make changes on the current commission [see also 655:25-7-2].

(d)   Post office boxes not allowed; ACP exception. A post office box number cannot be accepted in lieu of a residence or employment address on the application. If no street address exists, a route number or directions to the Oklahoma residence or place of Oklahoma employment of the applicant must be provided. An exception to this requirement will be granted for individuals participating in the Address Confidentiality Program [22 O.S., § 60.14 and OAC 75:20].

[Source: Added at 11 Ok Reg 4245, eff 7-25-94; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2626, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2793, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2578, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 419, eff 1-1-20 (emergency); Amended at 37 Ok Reg 2174, eff 9-11-20]