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Define Notary Public - ANSWER Public Officer appointed and commissioned by the Secretary of
State to serve the Public as an impartial witness in performing specific acts authorized by law.
Two types of Notaries in Ohio - ANSWER 1. Traditional Notary Public
2. Online Notary Public
What does a Traditional Notary do? - ANSWER 1. Meets face to face
2. Notarizes electronic or paper documents (verifies signers signature & completes notary
certificate)
What does an Online Notary do? - ANSWER 1. Meets via webcam
2. Notarizes electronic documents only
What are the 4 actions of a traditional Notary? - ANSWER 1. Acknowledgments
2. Jurats
3. Oaths or Affirmations
4. Taking & certifying depositions
List the Qualifications to become a Notary. - ANSWER 1. 18 years old
2. legal resident, or attorney admitted to practice law in Ohio
3. No official misconduct or incapacity
4. Education requirement (complete course)
, 5. Pass the exam
List the application procedure. - ANSWER 1. Submit application which must include:
a. Commission Name
b. Residence address
c. Birthdate
d. Recent criminal records check
e. Signature
f. Proof of completion
g. $15
2. Sign and swear oath
3. Don't skip questions and don't forget to sign!
How long is the term of a Notary? - ANSWER 5 years
What is the jurisdiction of a Notary? - ANSWER Statewide jurisdiction
What are the roles of a Notary? - ANSWER 1. Serve the public for all reasonable requests
2. Be an impartial, third-party witness
Can an employer restrict an employee to only perform services of notary to customers of the
business? - ANSWER Yes.
When is the only times you can refuse to notarize? - ANSWER 1. Employee restricts
2. Unlawful or Unreasonable