Oklahoma § 21-1524 - Falsely holding out as notary or performing notarial act
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1524 — Falsely holding out as notary or performing notarial act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1524. Falsely holding out as notary or performing notarial act
- Penalty.
A. No person in this state shall hold himself out as a notary
public, attach his signature as a notary public, use a notary public
seal, or perform any notarial act unless he is authorized pursuant
to the provisions of Section 114 of Title 49 of the Oklahoma
Statutes to perform such acts.
B. Any person convicted of knowingly and willfully violating
any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 21, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1986.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1524
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1524 cover?
Section 21-1524 ("Falsely holding out as notary or performing notarial act") 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 § 21-1524?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-1524 apply to my situation?
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