One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Attorneys must complete a three-hour Notary training course but do not have to take the exam. An Ohio Notary commission is 5 years. You are appointed and commissioned by the Ohio Secretary of State, not by the National Notary Association.
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A notary public with an active commission in Ohio may perform electronic notarizations without any additional authorization from our office. An electronic notarization is a notarial act performed by a notary public using his or her electronic seal and electronic signature on a digital document.
To become an Ohio Notary, you must complete the following steps: Meet the state's requirements. Get a criminal records check. Take the required Notary training course and pass the exam. Complete the application on the SOS website. Receive your commission via email. Buy your official Ohio Notary stamp.
I live in Ohio, but work out of state; can I use my Ohio notary commission to notarize documents out of state? No, a notary commissioned in Ohio may only notarize documents in Ohio.
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