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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (OK): practice questions

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Question 1 · Oklahoma

The OSBI search fee for a notary applicant's criminal history check may not exceed what amount?

  1. $100 or the cost of the search, if less
  2. $25 or the cost of the search, if less
  3. $75 or the cost of the search, if less
  4. $50 or the cost of the search, if less
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D. $50 or the cost of the search, if less — 49 O.S. §1.

Question 2 · Oklahoma

When may a newly commissioned Oklahoma notary perform a first notarial act?

  1. Once the seal is purchased from a vendor
  2. As soon as the commission certificate is issued
  3. After the bond is mailed, even before approval
  4. After the Secretary receives and approves the required filings
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D. After the Secretary receives and approves the required filings — 49 O.S. §2(D).

Question 3 · Oklahoma

Since January 1, 2026, what background check applies to Oklahoma notary applicants, including renewals?

  1. A fingerprint-based national criminal history check
  2. A name-based county court records search
  3. A credit history review by the Secretary
  4. A state-only check for first-time applicants
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A. A fingerprint-based national criminal history check — 49 O.S. §1, as amended by Laws 2025, c. 238, eff. Jan. 1, 2026; OSBI obtains fingerprints electronically.

Question 4 · Oklahoma

How long is an Oklahoma notary commission term?

  1. Twelve years
  2. Two years
  3. Six years
  4. Four years
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D. Four years — 49 O.S. §1.

Question 5 · Oklahoma

What is the minimum age to apply for an Oklahoma notary commission?

  1. 19 years
  2. 16 years
  3. 18 years
  4. 21 years
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C. 18 years — 49 O.S. §1; §1.1(7).

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