NOTARY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Can a Notary practice law? - ans-
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A notary is specifically PROHIBITED from practicing law, unless he/
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she is already an attorney
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Are notaries commissioned for their specific county of residence? - ans-
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NO. Notaries are commissioned for the entire state of Ohio but should still apply t
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hrough their county of residency.
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When must an applicant take their notary exam? - ans-
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Within 90 days of receiving test instructions.
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An applicant who fails to pass the exam may not file a new application for re-
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examinations sooner than... - ans-30 days ww ww ww ww ww
Notary Public Commission is valid for how long? - ans-
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5 years. It must be renewed every five years unless you are an attorney.
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When should you make your application for renewal? - ans-
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90 days before your commission expires, it takes 3-4 for renewals to process.
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If your name changes during your commission can you still practice as a notary?
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YES. You must indicate your name in which the commission is issued using (pare
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If you perform notary duties after your commission has expired what are you subj
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ect to? - ans-
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Forfeit of $500, a $500 fine and ineligible for reappointment of a notary.
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If your commission is expired and you notarize something does the notarization stil
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l count? - ans-
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YES, it is still valid. This is to protect citizens from improper notary practices.
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What words must a notary seal contain? - ans-
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1. "State of Ohio" OR 2. "Notarial Seal" OR 3. "Notary Public" (Who, What, Wher
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e)
ANSWERS
Can a Notary practice law? - ans-
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A notary is specifically PROHIBITED from practicing law, unless he/
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she is already an attorney
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Are notaries commissioned for their specific county of residence? - ans-
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NO. Notaries are commissioned for the entire state of Ohio but should still apply t
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hrough their county of residency.
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When must an applicant take their notary exam? - ans-
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Within 90 days of receiving test instructions.
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An applicant who fails to pass the exam may not file a new application for re-
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examinations sooner than... - ans-30 days ww ww ww ww ww
Notary Public Commission is valid for how long? - ans-
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5 years. It must be renewed every five years unless you are an attorney.
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When should you make your application for renewal? - ans-
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90 days before your commission expires, it takes 3-4 for renewals to process.
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If your name changes during your commission can you still practice as a notary?
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YES. You must indicate your name in which the commission is issued using (pare
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ntheses) on the document notarized.ww ww ww ww
If you perform notary duties after your commission has expired what are you subj
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ect to? - ans-
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Forfeit of $500, a $500 fine and ineligible for reappointment of a notary.
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If your commission is expired and you notarize something does the notarization stil
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l count? - ans-
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YES, it is still valid. This is to protect citizens from improper notary practices.
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What words must a notary seal contain? - ans-
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1. "State of Ohio" OR 2. "Notarial Seal" OR 3. "Notary Public" (Who, What, Wher
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e)
