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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: Oklahoma Notary Exam

4 years

Oklahoma notary commission term set by the Secretary of State

49 O.S. Section 1

$10,000

Surety bond required for applications filed on or after January 1, 2026 (raised from $1,000 by SB 1028)

Oklahoma Senate Bill 1028 / 49 O.S. Section 2

$5.00

Maximum fee an Oklahoma notary may charge per traditional notarial act

49 O.S. Section 5

$25.00

Maximum fee for a remote online notarial act in Oklahoma

49 O.S. Section 209

No exam

Oklahoma does not require a written state notary examination to be commissioned

Oklahoma Secretary of State / Title 49

Jan 1, 2020

Effective date of the Oklahoma Remote Online Notary Act authorizing RON

49 O.S. Sections 201-214 (Laws 2019, c. 338)

Oklahoma notaries serve a 4-year term and, for applications filed on or after January 1, 2026, must file a $10,000 surety bond with the Secretary of State within 60 days of commissioning. The maximum fee is $5 per traditional notarial act and $25 per remote online act (no fee for absentee ballot affidavits). Oklahoma requires no written notary exam, but Senate Bill 1028 added a national criminal history background check for new and renewing applicants in 2026. Remote online notarization has been authorized since January 1, 2020 and requires separate registration with the Secretary of State.

Sample Oklahoma Notary Practice Questions

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1Which state official appoints and commissions notaries public in Oklahoma?
A.The Governor of Oklahoma
B.The county clerk of the applicant's county
C.The Oklahoma Secretary of State
D.The clerk of the district court
Explanation: Under 49 O.S. § 1, the Oklahoma Secretary of State appoints and commissions notaries public, who hold office for four years. Commissions run in the name and by the authority of the State of Oklahoma and are signed by the Secretary of State.
2How long does an Oklahoma notary public commission last?
A.2 years
B.5 years
C.4 years
D.10 years
Explanation: 49 O.S. § 1 provides that Oklahoma notaries hold office for four (4) years. A notary may not perform acts after the commission expires without first renewing it with the Secretary of State.
3What is the minimum age to be commissioned as a notary public in Oklahoma?
A.16 years old
B.18 years old
C.21 years old
D.There is no minimum age
Explanation: Under 49 O.S. § 1 and the application requirements of § 1.1, an applicant for an Oklahoma notary commission must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
4Regarding residency, who may apply to become an Oklahoma notary public?
A.A legal resident of Oklahoma OR a non-resident who is employed within Oklahoma
B.Only legal residents of Oklahoma
C.Any U.S. resident regardless of where they live or work
D.Only residents of Oklahoma or a state that borders Oklahoma
Explanation: 49 O.S. § 1 allows an applicant who is a legal resident of Oklahoma, or who is employed within the state, to be commissioned. A qualifying non-resident must be employed in Oklahoma and meet all other requirements.
5Which of the following will disqualify a person from holding an Oklahoma notary commission?
A.A felony conviction
B.A speeding ticket within the last year
C.Being self-employed
D.Living in a rural county
Explanation: Under 49 O.S. § 1, a felony conviction is grounds for removal from the office of notary public, and § 12 lets the Secretary of State deny, refuse to renew, or revoke a commission for a felony conviction. The application requires applicants to state they have never been convicted of a felony.
6Does Oklahoma require applicants to pass a written state notary examination before being commissioned?
A.Yes, a proctored state exam is mandatory for all applicants
B.Yes, but only for remote online notaries
C.Yes, an exam is required only for renewals
D.No, Oklahoma does not mandate a statewide written notary exam
Explanation: Oklahoma does not require a mandatory statewide notary examination. Commissioning is based on the application, qualifications, bond, oaths, and (effective January 1, 2026) a national criminal history record check—not on passing a test. Prospective notaries should still master notary law to perform their duties correctly.
7Effective January 1, 2026, what new screening requirement applies to Oklahoma notary applicants under Senate Bill 1028?
A.A mandatory 6-hour education course
B.A national criminal history record check (background check)
C.A passing score on a 50-question exam
D.An in-person interview with the Secretary of State
Explanation: Senate Bill 1028, effective January 1, 2026, requires new and renewing Oklahoma notary applicants to obtain a national criminal history record check. The same act raised the bond and the application/renewal/bond-filing fees.
8For applications filed on or after January 1, 2026, what is the surety bond amount required of an Oklahoma notary public?
A.$500
B.$10,000
C.$1,000
D.$25,000
Explanation: Senate Bill 1028 raised the Oklahoma notary bond from $1,000 to $10,000 for new and renewal applications filed on or after January 1, 2026. The bond protects the public and must run concurrently with the four-year commission.
9Whom does an Oklahoma notary surety bond primarily protect?
A.The notary, by covering the notary's own losses
B.The notary's employer only
C.The public, by providing a financial safeguard against the notary's misconduct or negligence
D.The Secretary of State's revolving fund
Explanation: A surety bond protects the public by providing a financial remedy if a notary's negligence or misconduct causes harm. The bond is not insurance for the notary—if the surety pays a claim, it may seek reimbursement from the notary. Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is what protects the notary.
10Within how many days after a notary commission is issued must an Oklahoma notary file the bond, official seal impression, oaths, and signature with the Secretary of State?
A.15 days
B.60 days
C.30 days
D.90 days
Explanation: Under 49 O.S. § 2, a notary must file the oath of office, loyalty oath, official signature, an impression of the official seal, and the bond with the Secretary of State not more than sixty (60) days after the commission is issued. The notary may not perform any act until these are received and approved.

About the Oklahoma Notary Exam

Oklahoma notaries public are commissioned by the Secretary of State for a four-year term and may perform notarial acts in any of the state's 77 counties. There is no mandatory state notary exam, but every notary must know Title 49 to take acknowledgments, administer oaths, witness signatures, certify copies, and (if registered) perform remote online notarizations correctly.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

No time limit (self-paced practice)

Passing Score

No official passing score; aim for 85%+ to confirm mastery of Title 49

Exam Fee

$50 new application fee ($45 renewal) paid to the Oklahoma Secretary of State (Oklahoma Secretary of State)

Oklahoma Notary Exam Content Outline

22%

Qualifications, Commissioning & Renewal

Secretary of State appointment, 4-year term, age and residency eligibility, application requirements, oath of office and loyalty oath, 60-day bond filing window, and the 2026 fee increases and background check.

22%

Authorized Notarial Acts & Certificate Wording

Distinguishing acknowledgments from jurats, administering oaths and affirmations, witnessing signatures, certifying copies, noting protests, and completing the short-form certificates of 49 O.S. 119.

16%

Identification & Personal Appearance

Establishing satisfactory evidence of identity, using credible witnesses, requiring personal appearance and willingness, and declining acts when identity or willingness cannot be confirmed.

16%

Seal, Stamp, Fees, Bond & Liability

Required seal elements and permitted stamp types, the $5 and $25 fee caps, the $10,000 surety bond versus E&O insurance, and the three-year statute of limitations.

14%

Remote & Electronic Notarization

The Remote Online Notary Act, registration and technology approval, electronic seal elements, mandatory electronic journal and audio-visual recording, identity verification, and 10-year retention.

10%

Prohibited Acts, UPL & Discipline

The self-notarization ban, unauthorized practice of law, the notario publico prohibition and immigration disclosure rule, and statutory grounds for revocation and penalties.

How to Pass the Oklahoma Notary Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No official passing score; aim for 85%+ to confirm mastery of Title 49
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: No time limit (self-paced practice)
  • Exam fee: $50 new application fee ($45 renewal) paid to the Oklahoma Secretary of State

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 200 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Oklahoma Notary Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read Oklahoma Statutes Title 49 directly - it is short, and most exam-style facts (term, bond, fees, seal elements) come straight from the text.
2Master the difference between an acknowledgment (signer declares they executed a document) and a jurat/verification upon oath (signer swears the contents are true and signs before you).
3Memorize the key numbers: 4-year term, $10,000 bond (2026), 60-day filing window, $5 per act, $25 per remote act, 3-year statute of limitations, 10-year RON retention.
4Note what changed in 2026 under Senate Bill 1028: the bond rose to $10,000, application/renewal/bond-filing fees increased, and a national background check is now required.
5Understand identification rules: personal knowledge, a credible witness personally known to you, or acceptable ID documents - and always require personal appearance for traditional acts.
6Learn the limits: you cannot notarize your own signature, give legal advice, use the term 'notario publico,' or charge a fee for an absentee ballot affidavit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pass an exam to become a notary in Oklahoma?

No. Oklahoma does not require a written notary examination. You apply through the Secretary of State, pay the fees, file your oaths, seal impression, and $10,000 bond, and (as of January 1, 2026) complete a national criminal history background check. This practice test helps you master Title 49 so you can notarize correctly.

How long is an Oklahoma notary commission and how much does it cost?

An Oklahoma notary commission lasts four years. As of 2026, the new-application fee is $50 (renewal $45), the bond filing fee is $25, a national background check costs roughly $50, plus the cost of a $10,000 surety bond and a seal. You may not perform acts until the bond, seal impression, and oaths are approved by the Secretary of State.

What surety bond does Oklahoma require?

For applications filed on or after January 1, 2026, Senate Bill 1028 raised the required notary bond from $1,000 to $10,000. The bond runs for the same four-year term as the commission and must be filed with the Secretary of State within 60 days of the commission's issuance. The bond protects the public, not the notary.

How much can an Oklahoma notary charge per notarization?

Under 49 O.S. Section 5, the maximum fee is $5.00 per traditional notarial act. A remote online notarial act may be charged up to $25.00 under 49 O.S. Section 209. No fee may be charged to notarize an official absentee ballot affidavit.

Can Oklahoma notaries perform remote online notarizations?

Yes. The Oklahoma Remote Online Notary Act took effect January 1, 2020. A commissioned notary must register separately with the Secretary of State and receive written authorization, keep a tamper-evident electronic journal, create an audio-visual recording of each act, and retain those records for at least 10 years.

Is a notary journal required in Oklahoma?

For ordinary in-person paper notarizations, a journal is not legally required, though keeping one is strongly recommended for your protection. A tamper-evident electronic journal is mandatory for remote online notarizations, and special records apply to bank protests and absentee ballot affidavits.