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Oklahoma Notarial Certificates:

Revised: February 2016

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The American Association of Notaries makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this page.

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Prohibited Oklahoma Notarial Acts:

A notary public may not:

Prepare, draft, select, or give advice concerning legal documents and immigration documents

Prepare, assist, or give legal advice on any proceeding, filing, or action affecting the immigration or citizenship status of another person

Perform acts that constitute the practice of law

Use the phrase “notario” or “notario publico” to advertise notary services

Hold himself/herself out as an immigration specialist

Overcharge fees for notary public services
Notarize his or her own signature

Sign a notarial certificate under any other name than the one under which the notary was commissioned

Notarize a document without the signer being present at the time of the performance of the notarial act

Notarize more than 20 absentee ballots

Notarize a document if the notary has a beneficial interest in it or is a party to it

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How long is the term of a notary public commission in Oklahoma?

Four years.

Where can I perform notarial acts?

Statewide.

Who appoints Oklahoma notaries public?

Secretary of State

Notary Public Services
421 NW 13th St., Suite 210
Oklahoma City, OK 73103

(405) 521-2516 (Questions)

(405) 521-3912 (Form Requests)

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How much can an Oklahoma notary charge for performing notarial acts?

Notary fees are set by state law.

A notary public is allowed to charge for each notarial act, but not more than:

Acknowledgments - $5.00

Oaths or affirmations - $5.00

Jurats - $5.00

Protests - $5.00

Copy certifications - $5.00

Note: A notary may not charge a fee to notarize an absentee ballot.