Ohio requires a digital signature that is created using a digital certificate for electronic notarizations to ensure authenticity.
The Ohio Secretary of State approves the electronic notary solutions that notaries can use.
Before becoming an electronic notary, you must first hold a traditional notary public commission in Ohio.
To perform electronic notarizations in Ohio, a notary must obtain a digital certificate that verifies their identity.
Tamper-evident technology is required to protect the integrity of the electronic notarized document, ensuring it cannot be altered after notarization.
