Ohio Notary
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An Ohio notary is a public officer of:
The State of Ohio
An Ohio notary is commissioned by:
The Secretary of the State
How many persons may the Secretary of State appoint and commission as notaries?
As many as he/she deems necessary
Qualifications to be a notary in Ohio:
* American citizen
* At least 18 years of age
* Qualified/registered to vote at every election in county of residence
What should the applicant provide for the Secretary of State in order to be appointed?
A certificate from a judge that he is of good moral character, a citizen of the county in which he resides,
knowledge that the applicant has necessary qualifications or has passed an examination. In larger
counties, committees of lawyers aid in determining this and present to a judge (Ex- Montgomery County
requires: written form of application, under oath, and a passing grade on an exam. If requirements are
fulfilled, the committee presents to a judge for approval)
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Term length for a notary:
5 years
Term length for a notary if he/she is an attorney:
Valid as long as they are a resident of Ohio or their principal place of business is in Ohio
Consequences of violating the oath of office:
* Removed from office by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which he resides.
* The person so removed shall be ineligible for reappointment.
Describe the seal of a notary:
* Coat of arms of the state of Ohio within a circle one inch (1") in diameter
* Surrounded by the words "notary public," "notarial seal," or words to that effect
* The name of the notary public
* The words "State of Ohio"
True / False:
The seal may be of either a type that will stamp ink or one that will emboss it.
True
If the notary's name does not appear on the seal, what should he/she do?
Ohio Notary Study Guide (Questions with
correct answers) Guaranteed pass 100%
An Ohio notary is a public officer of:
The State of Ohio
An Ohio notary is commissioned by:
The Secretary of the State
How many persons may the Secretary of State appoint and commission as notaries?
As many as he/she deems necessary
Qualifications to be a notary in Ohio:
* American citizen
* At least 18 years of age
* Qualified/registered to vote at every election in county of residence
What should the applicant provide for the Secretary of State in order to be appointed?
A certificate from a judge that he is of good moral character, a citizen of the county in which he resides,
knowledge that the applicant has necessary qualifications or has passed an examination. In larger
counties, committees of lawyers aid in determining this and present to a judge (Ex- Montgomery County
requires: written form of application, under oath, and a passing grade on an exam. If requirements are
fulfilled, the committee presents to a judge for approval)
, Ohio Notary
Term length for a notary:
5 years
Term length for a notary if he/she is an attorney:
Valid as long as they are a resident of Ohio or their principal place of business is in Ohio
Consequences of violating the oath of office:
* Removed from office by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which he resides.
* The person so removed shall be ineligible for reappointment.
Describe the seal of a notary:
* Coat of arms of the state of Ohio within a circle one inch (1") in diameter
* Surrounded by the words "notary public," "notarial seal," or words to that effect
* The name of the notary public
* The words "State of Ohio"
True / False:
The seal may be of either a type that will stamp ink or one that will emboss it.
True
If the notary's name does not appear on the seal, what should he/she do?
