Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 655 - Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code – Title 655: Secretary of State
Title 655 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code outlines the rules, procedures, and responsibilities administered by the Oklahoma Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is a constitutional officer and plays a key role in business services, notary commissioning, state records management, and election-related filings.
🔹 Main Areas Covered in Title 655:
1. Business Entity Filings
Regulations for the formation, registration, and maintenance of:
Corporations (domestic and foreign)
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
Limited Partnerships (LPs)
Nonprofits
Rules for submitting articles of incorporation, annual certificates, trade names, and mergers/conversions.
2. Notaries Public
Procedures for commissioning, renewing, and disciplining notaries.
Requirements for:
Notary education and qualifications
Use of seals
Proper witnessing and record-keeping
3. Administrative Rules Program
Procedures for filing, publishing, and codifying administrative rules submitted by state agencies.
Includes rulemaking requirements under the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act (APA).
4. Official State Documents
Management and preservation of executive orders, proclamations, oaths, and bonds filed with the Secretary of State.
Rules for accessing and archiving public records.
5. Apostilles and Authentications
Guidelines for certifying public documents for international use under the Hague Apostille Convention.
6. Trademarks and Service Marks
Registration, renewal, and enforcement of state trademarks and service marks.
⚖️ Legal Framework & Role
Operates under the authority of Title 49 and Title 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Acts as a filing office rather than a regulatory or investigative body.
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