OHIO NOTARY EXAM / QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS UPDATED, .
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
**may NOT limit on basis of race, sex, gender, age, etc.**
Can you notarize if you are a party to or will benefit from the underlying
transaction? - (ANSWER)No.
Can attorneys notarize for their clients? - (ANSWER)Yes.
Can employees notarize for their employers? - (ANSWER)Yes, as long as they do
not receive benefits from the transaction.
Can you notarize your own signature? - (ANSWER)No.
How often must you renew and how do you do it? - (ANSWER)Every 5 years, the
same application you did the first time. Must be submitted no more than 3
months prior to expiraiton.
ANSWERS UPDATED, .
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
**may NOT limit on basis of race, sex, gender, age, etc.**
Can you notarize if you are a party to or will benefit from the underlying
transaction? - (ANSWER)No.
Can attorneys notarize for their clients? - (ANSWER)Yes.
Can employees notarize for their employers? - (ANSWER)Yes, as long as they do
not receive benefits from the transaction.
Can you notarize your own signature? - (ANSWER)No.
How often must you renew and how do you do it? - (ANSWER)Every 5 years, the
same application you did the first time. Must be submitted no more than 3
months prior to expiraiton.
