SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934

       Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): December 31, 2012

                         ROCKDALE RESOURCES CORPORATION
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                 (Name of Small Business Issuer in its charter)

       Colorado                     000-52692             86-1061005
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 (State of incorporation)     (Commission File No.)   (IRS Employer
                                                       Identification No.)

                        11044 Research Blvd., Suite A-200
                                Austin, TX 78759
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          (Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (720) 553-5308

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          (Former name or former address if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On December 31, 2012, Mr. Rick Wilber resigned as a director of the Company. Mr. Wilber's resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. 2
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: December 31, 2012 ROCKDALE RESOURCES CORPORATION By: /s/ Michael Smith --------------------------------------- Michael Smith, Chief Executive Officer