Oklahoma § 49-11 - Name and address changes - Fees, bond and seal
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 49-11 — Name and address changes - Fees, bond and seal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-11. Name and address changes - Fees, bond and seal
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
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.
Added by Laws 2001, c. 406, § 18, emerg. eff. June 4, 2001.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 49-11
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 49-11 cover?
Section 49-11 ("Name and address changes - Fees, bond and seal") 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.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 49-11?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 49-11 apply to my situation?
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