How Much Does It Cost to Become a Notary in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma notaries are commissioned by the Oklahoma Secretary of State for a four-year term and serve as an impartial witnesses during the signing of documents. Their duties include taking acknowledgments, administering oaths and affirmations, and performing other notarial acts authorized by Oklahoma law.
If you are considering becoming a notary public in Oklahoma, it is important to understand all required and optional costs before applying. This article outlines the expenses associated with becoming an Oklahoma notary public.
How Much Does it Cost to Become a Notary in Oklahoma?
There are several fees and costs associated with becoming a notary in Oklahoma:
- An initial application fee
- A fee of for a national criminal history record check
- The cost of a four-year, $10,000 Oklahoma notary bond required of all Oklahoma notaries
- The cost of an optional errors and omissions insurance
- A fee to file your bond with the Office of the Secretary of State
- The cost of a notary stamp or seal
- The cost of a notary journal and any other optional notary supplies
How Much Is the Oklahoma Notary Application Fee?
The application fee for new notaries in Oklahoma is $50. Anyone seeking appointment as a notary public in Oklahoma must complete a notary application through the Oklahoma Secretary of State website or submit a paper application by mail and pay the required $50 application fee.
What Is the Cost of a National Criminal History Record Check?
The cost of a national criminal history record check for Oklahoma notary applicants typically ranges from $50 to $60.
After you submit your notary application, the Oklahoma Secretary of State will email you detailed instructions on how and where to complete the criminal history record check, along with the exact cost. This background check cannot be completed until after your notary application has been submitted to the Oklahoma Secretary of State.
How Much Does an Oklahoma Notary Bond Cost?
Oklahoma law requires all notary public applicants to maintain a four-year, $10,000 surety bond. The cost of an Oklahoma notary bond is $50. This bond protects the public from financial loss resulting from a notary’s improper conduct; however, it does not provide personal protection for the notary.
Notary applicants may obtain their bond through an insurance company or bonding agency authorized to do business in Oklahoma, such as the American Association of Notaries.
Our notary bonds are available for immediate download upon checkout and include a $10,000 in errors and omissions insurance at no additional cost. Errors and omissions insurance provides personal protection for notaries in the event of an unintentional mistake, omission, or negligence claim.
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How Much Does Oklahoma Notary Errors and Omissions Insurance Cost?
The cost of Oklahoma notary errors and omissions insurance varies depending on the amount of coverage selected. When you purchase your Oklahoma notary bond from the American Association of Notaries, we include $10,000 in E&O insurance at no additional cost. This coverage provides added peace of mind and protection throughout your four-year commission term.
A notary bond protects the public from financial loss, while errors and omissions (E&O) insurance protects you, the notary. Although Oklahoma law does not require notaries to maintain E&O insurance, it is strongly recommended for personal financial protection.
If a client files a lawsuit against you, your notary bond will not cover legal defense costs or damages. Errors and omissions insurance, however, may help cover court costs, attorney fees, and settlements up to the policy limit. It is important to note that notary errors and omissions insurance covers only unintentional errors or omissions.
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What Is the Cost of an Oklahoma Notary Stamp or Seal?
The cost of an Oklahoma notary stamp or seal varies based on the type and brand you choose. Oklahoma law allows notaries to use either an inked notary stamp or a metal seal embosser to authenticate the notarial acts they perform.
The cost of an Oklahoma notary stamp or seal typically ranges from $23.95 to $49.95, depending on the style and manufacturer.
The American Association of Notaries offers affordable, high-quality self-inking Oklahoma notary stamps and notary seals in multiple styles and colors. All of our notary stamps and seals comply with Oklahoma notary law and meet state formatting requirements.
Notaries must obtain their notary stamp or seal before filing their bond, as a notary is required to submit a stamp or seal impression when filing the notary bond with the Oklahoma Secretary of State.
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What Is the Fee to File Your Oklahoma Notary Bond?
The bond filing fee is $25, payable to the Oklahoma Secretary of State. This step must be completed before performing any notarial acts.
After receiving your Oklahoma notary bond, you must file it with the Oklahoma Secretary of State no later than 60 days from the date your commission is issued. The filing must include your notary bond, an impression of your notary stamp or seal, the oath of office, and the loyalty oath.
How Much Does an Oklahoma Notary Journal Cost?
The cost of an Oklahoma notary journal or record book varies depending on the design and features selected and typically ranges from $11.95 to $37.95. The American Association of Notaries offers high-quality notary journals and record books. Oklahoma law does not require notaries to record their notarial acts in a journal or record book, however, it is strongly recommended that they maintain one.
Keeping a sequential notary journal can help protect you against false accusations of wrongdoing or fraud. A properly maintained journal provides evidence that a specific notarial act was performed on a particular date and may be relied upon as evidence in court.
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The American Association of Notaries (AAN) has been helping individuals become notaries since 1994. AAN is a one-stop shop for notary services and supplies, assisting applicants with the notary application process and providing high-quality notary stamps, seals, journals, and other essential notary supplies.
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Legal Disclaimer: The American Association of Notaries is committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information. However, it is important to note that the information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. We do not claim to be attorneys and do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. It is your responsibility to know the appropriate notary laws governing your state. You should always seek the advice of a licensed attorney for any legal matters. In no event shall the American Association of Notaries, its employees, or contractors be liable to you for any claims, penalties, losses, damages, or expenses, howsoever arising, including, and without limitation, direct or indirect loss, or consequential loss, out of or in connection with the use of the information contained on any of the American Association of Notaries website pages. Notaries are advised to seek the advice of their state’s notary authorities or attorneys if they have legal questions.
Notary bonds and errors and omissions insurance policies provided by this insurance agency, American Association of Notaries, Inc., are underwritten by Western Surety Company, Universal Surety of America, or Surety Bonding Company of America, which are subsidiaries of CNA Surety.