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Under Ohio law, what is the maximum term of a notary public commission?
Answer: 5 years
Ohio notary commissions are issued for a 5-year term under ORC Chapter 147.
Which Ohio state official is responsible for maintaining records of notary public commissions?
Answer: Secretary of State
The Ohio Secretary of State maintains records of all notary public commissions and oversees notary regulation.
What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public in Ohio?
Answer: 18 years old
An applicant must be at least 18 years old to become a notary public in Ohio.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining an Ohio notary commission?
Answer: Passing a state bar examination
Ohio does not require notary applicants to pass a bar examination.
An Ohio notary's surety bond must be in the amount of:
Answer: $10,000
Ohio law requires notaries to maintain a $10,000 surety bond during their commission term.
Where must an Ohio notary public file their commission and bond?
Answer: With the county recorder of their county of residence
Ohio notaries must file their commission and surety bond with the county recorder of their county of residence.