Okla. Stat. tit. 49, § 49-11
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Name and address changes - Fees, bond and seal
Official statutory text
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:
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 49. Notaries Public Page 6
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.
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:
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 49. Notaries Public Page 6
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.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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