Oklahoma — Notary Bonds
Oklahoma’s notary guidance requires $10,000 surety security for the commission period. It describes protection for third parties harmed by negligent or unperformed official duties, rather than personal liability insurance for the notary.
Also known as Oklahoma Notary Public Bond; Oklahoma — Notary Public Bond
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- Recorded state
- Oklahoma
- Category
- Notary bonds & related insurance
What this bond does
The surety bond provides coverage to third parties for damages resulting from a notary's negligence or failure to perform official duties.
- Who needs it
- New and renewing Oklahoma notaries arranging security for their four-year commission.
- Who it protects
- Third parties harmed by the notary's negligence or failure to perform official duties, under the bond's terms.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
- Oklahoma — Notary Public Bond · Term: confirm with provider · E&O inclusion: confirm with providerPurchase Now (opens in a new tab)Continue to our secure checkout partner, RLI (opens in a new tab).
The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- faqs (opens in a new tab)Checked October 19, 2026
Have these ready
- Have your Oklahoma commission name and four-year commission dates available.
- Use Purchase Now to continue to RLI's application in a new tab, and check the $10,000 bond.
- After issuance, file the bond with the Secretary of State under its instructions. Keep any E&O policy separate from the surety document.
Questions about this bond
Can an employer cancel my bond if they paid for it?
No, because the bond is issued in the notary's name, it cannot be canceled by the employer even if they paid for it.
Who can provide the surety bond?
You may purchase a bond from an insurance agency or bonding company, or use individual sureties who are property owners in your county of residence.
Is the bond amount $10,000 for all Oklahoma notaries?
Yes, a surety bond in the amount of $10,000.00 is required to be filed with the Secretary of State.