These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of soonernotarybond.com (the "Site") and the services provided by Stockton-Hill Insurance LLC, doing business as Sooner Notary Bond ("Sooner Notary Bond," "we," "us," or "our"). By using the Site or our services, you agree to these Terms.
1. Services
Sooner Notary Bond helps people who live or work in Oklahoma obtain or renew a Oklahoma notary commission, including the purchase of a $10,000 Oklahoma notary surety bond underwritten by American Surety Company (ASC). We also provide general guidance about the steps the Oklahoma Secretary of State requires to complete a commission.
2. Eligibility
To use our bond services you must be eligible for a Oklahoma notary commission, including being at least 18 years old, a resident of or employed in Oklahoma, and able to read and write English, and you must meet the other requirements set by the Oklahoma Secretary of State.
3. Bond Purchases, Fees, and Payment
The notary bond package is $30, which includes a $10,000 Oklahoma notary surety bond and $10,000 of Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage. Bond term: 4 years. Higher E&O limits are available at checkout for a higher total price. The total shown at checkout is the amount charged. Fees owed to others are paid separately and directly, including the $50 notary commission application fee and the $25 bond filing fee paid to the Oklahoma Secretary of State, the $50 background check fee paid to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, and any fee charged by the notary who administers your oath. All fees are subject to change, and state fees are set by the State of Oklahoma.
4. SMS/Text Messaging Terms
By providing your mobile phone number to Stockton-Hill Insurance LLC dba Sooner Notary Bond, you agree to receive SMS/text messages regarding notary bond applications, policy and service updates, billing, document requests, appointment scheduling, and related account communications. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. For help, reply HELP or contact us at (512) 806-0045 or service@soonernotarybond.com. For details on how we handle your mobile information, see our Privacy Policy.
5. Notary Process Disclaimer
Oklahoma requires notary applicants to apply to the Oklahoma Secretary of State, complete a background check through the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, obtain a surety bond after the commission is issued, take the required oaths before a current Oklahomanotary, and file the bond with the Secretary of State within 60 days of the commission issue date. The customer completes and submits each of these steps. We do not file, submit, or upload any document with the Secretary of State on the customer's behalf. Any guidance we offer, including renewal reminders, is informational only.
6. Insurance and Agency Disclosure
Sooner Notary Bond is a service of Stockton-Hill Insurance LLC, a licensed insurance agency. Surety bonds are underwritten by American Surety Company, an A-rated carrier. Insurance services are subject to availability and underwriting approval. Any optional insurance discussion is conducted by a licensed agent and carries no obligation.
7. No Legal Advice
Information on this Site is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. For legal questions about notary duties or law, consult the Oklahoma Secretary of State or a licensed attorney.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site is owned by or licensed to Stockton-Hill Insurance LLC and may not be copied or reused without permission.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Site and services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or services. We do not guarantee approval, timing, or outcomes determined by the Oklahoma Secretary of State.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The Effective Date above shows when they were last revised. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Terms.
12. Contact Us
Stockton-Hill Insurance LLC dba Sooner Notary Bond
Phone: (512) 806-0045
Email: service@soonernotarybond.com
For complaints, contact the Oklahoma Insurance Department at 1-800-522-0071 or oid.ok.gov.