Oklahoma § 49-119 - Short form certificates of notarial acts
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 49-119 — Short form certificates of notarial acts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-119. Short form certificates of notarial acts
The following short form certificates of notarial acts are
sufficient for the purposes indicated, if completed with the
information required by subsection A of Section 8 of this act:
1. For an acknowledgment in an individual capacity:
State of
County of
This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) by
(name(s) of person(s)).
(Signature of notarial officer)
(Seal, if any)
Title (and Rank)
(My commission expires:
)
2. For an acknowledgment in a representative capacity:
State of
County of
This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) by
(name(s) of person(s)) as (type of authority, e.g., officer,
trustee, etc.) of (name of party on behalf of whom instrument was
executed).
(Signature of notarial officer)
(Seal, if any)
3.
Title (and Rank)
(My commission expires:
For a verification upon oath or affirmation:
State of
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 49. Notaries Public
)
County of
Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on (date) by
(name(s) of person(s) making statement).
(Signature of notarial officer)
(Seal, if any)
Title (and Rank)
(My commission expires:
4. For witnessing or attesting a signature:
State of
County of
Signed or attested before me on (date) by (name(s) of
person(s)).
)
(Signature of notarial officer)
(Seal, if any)
Title (and Rank)
(My commission expires:
)
5. For attestation of a copy of a document:
State of
County of
I certify that this is a true and correct copy of a document in
the possession of
Dated
(Signature of notarial officer)
(Seal, if any)
Title (and Rank)
(My commission expires:
Added by Laws 1985, c. 131, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1985.
)
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 49-119
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 49-119 cover?
Section 49-119 ("Short form certificates of notarial acts") 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 § 49-119?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 49-119 apply to my situation?
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