Oklahoma § 36-617 - Renewal and amendment of certificate

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 36-617 — Renewal and amendment of certificate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 36-617. Renewal and amendment of certificate

A. All certificates of authority shall, beginning November 1,

2002, be perpetual and automatically renewed as of March 1 of each

year, unless the insurer fails to qualify for renewal pursuant to

the requirements of the Insurance Code.

B. The Insurance Commissioner may amend a certificate of

authority at any time to accord with changes in the insurer's

charter or insuring powers.

Added by Laws 1957, p. 235, § 617, operative July 1, 1957. Amended

by Laws 2002, c. 307, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Oklahoma Statutes § 36-617 cover?

Section 36-617 ("Renewal and amendment of certificate") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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