OH Notary - Ohio Notary Exam Ohio Notary Performing Notarial Acts 1

Question 1

When completing a notarial certificate in Ohio, which piece of information is always required on the certificate itself?

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The date on which the notarial act was performed

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The signer's Social Security number

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The fee charged for the notarial act

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The document's intended filing location

Question 2

Under Ohio law, a notary public is disqualified from performing a notarial act when:

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The notary has a direct financial or beneficial interest in the transaction

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The document was drafted by a licensed attorney

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The signer is over the age of 65

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The document is longer than ten pages

Question 3

When performing a remote online notarization (RON) in Ohio, the communication technology used must:

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Enable real-time audio-visual communication between the notary and the remotely located individual

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Allow for audio-only interaction between the notary and signer

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Be approved in advance by the Ohio Secretary of State for each transaction

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Include a licensed witness present at the signer's physical location

Question 4

After performing a notarial act, an Ohio notary must sign the notarial certificate:

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With their official notary signature and include their commission expiration date

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Using only a pre-inked rubber stamp signature

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In the presence of the county recorder

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Before the principal signer appears before them

Question 5

When performing a signature witnessing in Ohio, the notary must confirm that the signer:

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Is signing willingly and in the physical presence of the notary

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Has read and understood every provision of the document

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Has obtained independent legal counsel before signing

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Holds residency in the county where the document is being notarized

Question 6

An Ohio notary is presented with a document that requires notarization but contains no notarial certificate wording. The notary should:

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Attach or complete an appropriate notarial certificate based on the type of act requested by the signer

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Sign and affix their seal directly on the blank document

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Refuse to proceed until the document preparer adds the certificate language

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Contact the Ohio Secretary of State's office before taking any action