A notary public is a person who is appointed or commissioned by a state to act as an impartial witness to the signing of important legal documents. Notary public appointments are usually handled by a state’s Secretary of State’s office and require a potential notary to meet eligibility requirements, take a notary training course, and pass a state notary exam.

Many different types of legal documents may need to be notarized—such as an affidavit, contract, will, trust, power of attorney, power of attorney for health care, divorce papers, deed, mortgage, or deed of trust.

In Oklahoma, a notary public is an individual commissioned by the Secretary of State to serve as an unbiased witness during the signing of important documents. To become a notary in Oklahoma, one must meet certain eligibility criteria, which typically include being at least 18 years old, a legal resident of the state, and able to read and write English. Applicants are required to take a notary training course and pass a state-administered exam. Once commissioned, notaries in Oklahoma are authorized to perform various notarial acts such as acknowledging signatures, administering oaths and affirmations, taking verifications upon oath or affirmation, witnessing or attesting signatures, and taking acknowledgments. The types of documents that may require notarization in Oklahoma include affidavits, contracts, wills, trusts, powers of attorney (including those for health care), divorce papers, deeds, mortgages, and deeds of trust. It's important for notaries to follow state laws and guidelines to ensure the integrity of the notarization process.