NOTARY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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1. Definition of a Notary Public
Legal Definition: A public officer whose primary duty is to attest to the
genuineness of legal documents and signatures in order to render them as
competent evidence of facts.
Key Characteristics:
o Acts as an official, impartial witness.
o Official acts receive international and domestic credence where
documents are introduced as evidence.
o At times functions as an officer of the court.
2. Eligibility & Statutory Requirements
To qualify for appointment as a Notary Public, an applicant must satisfy the
following criteria:
Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
Residency: Must be a citizen or permanent resident alien residing in the
state.
County Assignment: Must reside in the county where appointed.
Elector Status: Must possess the right to vote (must be a registered elector
in their place of residence).
3. Appointment & Terms of Office
Concept Statutory Rule
The Governor (or designated Secretary of State)
Appointing
appoints and commissions as many qualified
Authority
individuals as deemed necessary.
, Concept Statutory Rule
Standard Term
Five (5) years.
Length
An attorney commissioned as a Notary Public generally
Attorney-Notary
retains their commission for as long as they maintain
Exemption
residency/active practice in the state.
Defined as an adult citizen qualified to vote in all
Elector
public elections within their registered residential
Qualifications
jurisdiction.
Renewal -ANSWER ✔✔application should be made 30 days prior to or post
expiration; must bring white notary card - NO NOTARIZING POST
EXPIRATION, after expired 30 days must reapply and test
Seal -ANSWER ✔✔1" diameter, includes coast of arms w/ "Notary Public",
"Notarial Seal" - words to that effect, and State of Ohio. Notary name printed,
typed or stamped near signature on each document.
Power; Jurisdiction -ANSWER ✔✔Throughout State, administer oaths, certify
depositions, acknowledgements of deed and other instruments, make/record
notarial protests and compel attendance of witnesses
Fees -ANSWER ✔✔acknowledgements, swearing witnesses, taking/certifying
proof on an account and issuing subpoenas = $2.00; swearing person on affidavit =
$1.50; taking/swearing depositions = UCC (usual customary charges); plus
reasonable charge for time/travel above and beyond customary
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT!!!
1. Definition of a Notary Public
Legal Definition: A public officer whose primary duty is to attest to the
genuineness of legal documents and signatures in order to render them as
competent evidence of facts.
Key Characteristics:
o Acts as an official, impartial witness.
o Official acts receive international and domestic credence where
documents are introduced as evidence.
o At times functions as an officer of the court.
2. Eligibility & Statutory Requirements
To qualify for appointment as a Notary Public, an applicant must satisfy the
following criteria:
Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
Residency: Must be a citizen or permanent resident alien residing in the
state.
County Assignment: Must reside in the county where appointed.
Elector Status: Must possess the right to vote (must be a registered elector
in their place of residence).
3. Appointment & Terms of Office
Concept Statutory Rule
The Governor (or designated Secretary of State)
Appointing
appoints and commissions as many qualified
Authority
individuals as deemed necessary.
, Concept Statutory Rule
Standard Term
Five (5) years.
Length
An attorney commissioned as a Notary Public generally
Attorney-Notary
retains their commission for as long as they maintain
Exemption
residency/active practice in the state.
Defined as an adult citizen qualified to vote in all
Elector
public elections within their registered residential
Qualifications
jurisdiction.
Renewal -ANSWER ✔✔application should be made 30 days prior to or post
expiration; must bring white notary card - NO NOTARIZING POST
EXPIRATION, after expired 30 days must reapply and test
Seal -ANSWER ✔✔1" diameter, includes coast of arms w/ "Notary Public",
"Notarial Seal" - words to that effect, and State of Ohio. Notary name printed,
typed or stamped near signature on each document.
Power; Jurisdiction -ANSWER ✔✔Throughout State, administer oaths, certify
depositions, acknowledgements of deed and other instruments, make/record
notarial protests and compel attendance of witnesses
Fees -ANSWER ✔✔acknowledgements, swearing witnesses, taking/certifying
proof on an account and issuing subpoenas = $2.00; swearing person on affidavit =
$1.50; taking/swearing depositions = UCC (usual customary charges); plus
reasonable charge for time/travel above and beyond customary
