Notary Public Bond in Oklahoma

What this bond requires in Oklahoma

Oklahoma notaries are commissioned for a four-year term by the Secretary of State under Title 49 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Per 49 O.S. § 2, a $10,000 surety bond signed by a licensed surety, attorney-in-fact, or qualifying individual sureties (county property owners) must be filed with the Secretary of State no later than 60 days after the commission is issued, along with a $10 bond-filing fee. The application fee is $50 (new) or $45 (renewal), and effective January 1, 2026 (SB 1028) applicants must also complete a national criminal history record check.

Who requires it

The notary public bond is required by the Oklahoma Secretary of State, Notary Public Section under 49 O.S. § 2 (Oath, signature, bond and seal).

How to file in Oklahoma

Submit the Application for Notary Public with the $50 fee to the Oklahoma Secretary of State. After the commission is issued, obtain a $10,000 surety bond, take the oath of office, and file the bond, oath, and signature/seal impression with the Secretary of State within 60 days along with the $10 filing fee. Notarial duties may not be performed until the bond is filed and approved.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is a notary public bond required in Oklahoma?

Yes. Oklahoma requires notary public bonds issued by an admitted surety. The required amount is $10,000.

How much is the bond in Oklahoma?

The bond amount is $10,000. Your annual premium is a small percentage of that, based on credit and experience.

Who requires the bond?

The bond is required by the Oklahoma Secretary of State, Notary Public Section.

How is the bond filed?

Submit the Application for Notary Public with the $50 fee to the Oklahoma Secretary of State. After the commission is issued, obtain a $10,000 surety bond, take the oath of office, and file the bond, oath, and signature/seal impression with the Secretary of State within 60 days along with the $10 filing fee. Notarial duties may not be performed until the bond is filed and approved.

What does the bond cover?

Surety bonds protect the obligee, not the principal. If you fail to meet the obligation the bond guarantees, the surety pays the claim and recovers from you.

Is a surety bond the same as insurance?

No. Insurance protects you. A surety bond protects whoever required the bond. You repay the surety for any claim they pay.