Basic Flashcards
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An Ohio notary public who moves to a different county within Ohio must:
Answer: File a change of address with the Secretary of State
When moving within Ohio, a notary must notify the Secretary of State of their new address.
Which of the following individuals is prohibited from obtaining an Ohio notary commission?
Answer: A person convicted of a felony
Ohio law prohibits individuals convicted of a felony from obtaining a notary public commission.
How many times may an Ohio notary public renew their commission?
Answer: There is no limit on renewals
There is no statutory limit on the number of times an Ohio notary may renew their commission.
What authority does an Ohio notary public have regarding legal advice?
Answer: They have no authority to provide legal advice
Ohio notaries are strictly prohibited from providing legal advice unless they are also licensed attorneys.
An Ohio notary public may perform notarial acts in which geographic area?
Answer: Only within Ohio
An Ohio notary's authority is limited to performing notarial acts within the boundaries of the state of Ohio.
What happens to an Ohio notary's commission if they move out of state permanently?
Answer: It is automatically revoked
Moving out of Ohio permanently causes the automatic revocation of the notary commission since Ohio residency is a requirement.