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Can a Notary practice law? - ANSWERA notary is specifically PROHIBITED from practicing law, unless he/she is already an attorney Are notaries commissioned for their specific county of residence? - ANSWERNO. Notaries are commissioned for the entire state of Ohio but should still apply through their county of residency. When must an applicant take their notary exam? - ANSWERWithin 90 days of receiving test instructions. An applicant who fails to pass the exam may not file a new application for re-examinations sooner than... - ANSWER30 days Notary Public Commission is valid for how long? - ANSWER5 years. It must be renewed every five years unless you are an attorney. When should you make your application for renewal? - ANSWER90 days before your commission expires, it takes 3-4 for renewals to process. If your name changes during your commission can you still practice as a notary? - ANSWERYES. You must indicate your name in which the commission is issued using (parentheses) on the document notarized. If you perform notary duties after your commission has expired what are you subject to? - ANSWERForfeit of $500, a $500 fine and ineligible for reappointment of a notary. If your commission is expired and you notarize something does the notarization still count? - ANSWERYES, it is still valid. This is to protect citizens from improper notary practices. What words must a notary seal contain? - ANSWER1. "State of Ohio" OR 2. "Notarial Seal" OR 3. "Notary Public" (Who, What, Where) What must the notary do if the seal does not contain the notary's name? - ANSWERPrint, type, or stamp his name and expiration date legibly on each document he notarizes. Define an acknowledgement - ANSWERA formal DECLARATION by a person e