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Ohio Notary Exam Questions with 100% Correct
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Public Officer appointed and commissioned by the
Define Notary Public Secretary of State to serve the Public as an impartial
witness in performing specific acts authorized by law.
Two types of Notaries in 1. Traditional Notary Public
Ohio 2. Online Notary Public
1. Meets face to face
What does a Traditional
2. Notarizes electronic or paper documents (verifies
Notary do?
signers signature & completes notary certificate)
What does an Online 1. Meets via webcam
Notary do? 2. Notarizes electronic documents only
1. Acknowledgments
What are the 4 actions of 2. Jurats
a traditional Notary? 3. Oaths or Affirmations
4. Taking & certifying depositions
1. 18 years old
2. legal resident, or attorney admitted to practice law
List the Qualifications to in Ohio
become a Notary. 3. No official misconduct or incapacity
4. Education requirement (complete course)
5. Pass the exam
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1. Submit application which must include:
a. Commission Name
b. Residence address
c. Birthdate
List the application d. Recent criminal records check
procedure. 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 5 years
Notary?
What is the jurisdiction of Statewide jurisdiction
a Notary?
What are the roles of a 1. Serve the public for all reasonable requests
Notary? 2. Be an impartial, third-party witness
Can an employer restrict Yes.
an employee to only
perform services of notary
to customers of the
business?
1. Employee restricts
2. Unlawful or Unreasonable
When is the only times you
can refuse to notarize?
*may NOT limit on basis of race, sex, gender, age,
etc.*
Can you notarize if you No.
are a party to or will
benefit from the
underlying transaction?
Can attorneys notarize for Yes.
their clients?
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Ohio Notary Exam Questions with 100% Correct
Answers | Verified | Updated (Actual Exam)
2025\2026
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Terms in this set (91)
Public Officer appointed and commissioned by the
Define Notary Public Secretary of State to serve the Public as an impartial
witness in performing specific acts authorized by law.
Two types of Notaries in 1. Traditional Notary Public
Ohio 2. Online Notary Public
1. Meets face to face
What does a Traditional
2. Notarizes electronic or paper documents (verifies
Notary do?
signers signature & completes notary certificate)
What does an Online 1. Meets via webcam
Notary do? 2. Notarizes electronic documents only
1. Acknowledgments
What are the 4 actions of 2. Jurats
a traditional Notary? 3. Oaths or Affirmations
4. Taking & certifying depositions
1. 18 years old
2. legal resident, or attorney admitted to practice law
List the Qualifications to in Ohio
become a Notary. 3. No official misconduct or incapacity
4. Education requirement (complete course)
5. Pass the exam
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1. Submit application which must include:
a. Commission Name
b. Residence address
c. Birthdate
List the application d. Recent criminal records check
procedure. 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 5 years
Notary?
What is the jurisdiction of Statewide jurisdiction
a Notary?
What are the roles of a 1. Serve the public for all reasonable requests
Notary? 2. Be an impartial, third-party witness
Can an employer restrict Yes.
an employee to only
perform services of notary
to customers of the
business?
1. Employee restricts
2. Unlawful or Unreasonable
When is the only times you
can refuse to notarize?
*may NOT limit on basis of race, sex, gender, age,
etc.*
Can you notarize if you No.
are a party to or will
benefit from the
underlying transaction?
Can attorneys notarize for Yes.
their clients?
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