SB1028

Oklahoma SB1028 mandates national criminal history checks for notary applicants and raises fees and bond requirements.

Oklahoma SB1028 amends the requirements for notaries public by mandating a national criminal history record check for applicants. It also increases the bond requirement to $1,000 and raises the fees for new and renewal notary commissions. The bill specifies that the bond must be signed by an insurance agent, an attorney-in-fact, or individual sureties. The new fees include $25 for a new commission, $45 for a renewal, and additional charges for same-day filing services. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025.