SECTION 655:25-5-3. Lost or stolen seal

(a)   Notification. Upon the loss or theft of a seal, the notary shall submit to the Secretary of State a written notice of the loss or theft and the date the seal was first discovered missing, and inform the appropriate law enforcement agency in the case of theft.

(b)   Replacement. When purchasing a replacement seal, it is advisable to have a character or symbol added to the seal to distinguish it from the missing one. After purchasing a new seal, the notary shall submit to the Secretary of State a written notice advising that a replacement seal has been purchased, the date of purchase, and, if applicable, the distinguishing character or symbol added.

[Source: Added at 18 Ok Reg 2793, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 419, eff 1-1-20 (emergency); Amended at 37 Ok Reg 2174, eff 9-11-20]