Notary Study Guide QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE!!

Define what a notary is - ANSWERA public officer appointed by the Ohio secretary of state to serve its citizens as an impartial witness to a transaction Who appoints the notary public? - ANSWERA Ohio Secretary of state As a notary what will you be able to do? - ANSWER1.) Administer Oaths 2.) Take and certify acknowledgements of: a.)deeds b.) mortgages c.) liens 3.) power of attorney 4.) certify depositions What are the qualifications for being a notary? - ANSWER1.) 18 years of age 2.) legal resident of the state of Ohio What must be produced to the secretary of state and from whom - ANSWERA certificate from a judge of the common please, court of appeals or Ohio Supreme Court What must the certificate that is presented to the secretary of state contain - ANSWER1.) A statement that the applicant is of good moral character; and 2.) A statement that he/she is a citizen of the county in which he/she resides What 2 things must be completed in order to become a notary - ANSWER1.) Application 2.) Examination A non-attorney commission is valid for how long - ANSWER5 years when is it suggested that you renew you notary file - ANSWERapproximately 45 days prior to the expiration of the term Once your certificate is received from Columbus you must do what - ANSWERrecord the commission with the clerk of courts in the county you reside The filing is set by who - ANSWERthe court