Oklahoma § 49-11 Name and address changes - Fees, bond and seal.

Oklahoma Statutes

§ 49-11 — Name and address changes - Fees, bond and seal.

Oklahoma § 49-11

Title 49Notaries Public

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Okla. Stat. tit. 49, § 49-11 (2026).

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A.If a notary’s resident address changes, the notary must inform the Secretary of State in writing within thirty (30) days of such change. The notary is not required to file a new bond or obtain another seal if the notary moves from one county to another.

B.If a name change occurs in the middle of a term, the notary has two options: 1. The notary may continue to use the former name as issued on the existing commission until it expires; or 2. The notary may use the notary’s new name by completing and filing an application with the Secretary of State with a fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). A new commission expiration date will be established. It will be necessary for the notary to purchase a new seal and obtain a new bond for filing with the court clerk.

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A. If a notary’s resident address changes, the notary must inform the Secretary of State in writing within thirty (30) days of such change. The notary is not required to file a new bond or obtain another seal if the notary moves from one county to another. B. If a name change occurs in the middle of a term, the notary has two options: 1. The notary may continue to use the former name as issued on the existing commission until it expires; or 2. The notary may use the notary’s new name by completing and filing an application with the Secretary of State with a fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). A new commission expiration date will be established. It will be necessary for the notary to purchase a new seal and obtain a new bond for filing with the court clerk.