Oklahoma § 49-12 - Grounds to deny, refuse to renew, or revoke a commission
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 49-12 — Grounds to deny, refuse to renew, or revoke a commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-12. Grounds to deny, refuse to renew, or revoke a commission
A. The Secretary of State may deny, refuse to renew, or revoke
a commission as a notary public for a:
1. Conviction of any felony;
2. Failure to meet the qualifications and application
requirements set forth in Sections 1 and 1.1 of this title;
3. Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in Section
2 of this title; or
4. Failure to comply in good faith with the requirements set
forth in Section 113 of this title.
B. Upon receipt of a final judgment from a district court in
this state or its equivalent in a foreign jurisdiction against a
notary public in this state for performing a false or fraudulent
notarial act, the Secretary of State shall revoke the appointment of
the notary public.
Added by Laws 2015, c. 9, § 4, eff. November 1, 2015. Amended by
Laws 2024, c. 226, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 49-12
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 49-12 cover?
Section 49-12 ("Grounds to deny, refuse to renew, or revoke a commission") 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 § 49-12?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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