Notaries public; increasing penalties for certain unlawful acts; effective date.

HB 4150 increases penalties for notaries public who fail to properly verify a person's identity before performing a notarial act. It raises the maximum fine from $1,000 to $2,500 and increases potential jail time from up to 10 days to up to 90 days for this specific violation. The bill directly affects notaries who skip required identity checks when witnessing signatures, acknowledging documents, or certifying copies. These changes strengthen verification requirements under Oklahoma's notary laws. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.