OH Notary - Ohio Notary Exam Ohio Notary Commissioning and General Duties 1

Question 1

What is the length of an Ohio notary public commission term?

Accepted Answer

Five years

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Two years

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Four years

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Ten years

Question 2

What is the required surety bond amount that an Ohio notary public must obtain before taking office?

Accepted Answer

$5,000

Answer

$1,000

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$10,000

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$25,000

Question 3

What is the minimum age an applicant must be to qualify for an Ohio notary commission?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

16 years old

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21 years old

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25 years old

Question 4

Which piece of information is required to appear on an Ohio notary public's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The commission expiration date

Answer

The notary's home street address

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The notary's Social Security number

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The date the bond was filed

Question 5

Before submitting an application for an Ohio notary commission, an applicant must complete:

Accepted Answer

A 3-hour notary education course approved by the Secretary of State

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A 10-hour apprenticeship under a licensed Ohio attorney

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A 6-hour online legal ethics seminar

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No pre-application education — training is only required after commissioning

Question 6

Which of the following acts is an Ohio notary public generally NOT authorized to perform?

Accepted Answer

Solemnizing a marriage ceremony

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Administering oaths and affirmations

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Taking acknowledgments on legal documents

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Certifying copies of documents