Laws and Regulations Flashcards
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Under ORC Chapter 147, which entity has the authority to revoke an Ohio notary's commission?
Answer: The Ohio Secretary of State
The Ohio Secretary of State has the authority to revoke a notary's commission for cause.
Which Ohio statute primarily governs the duties and responsibilities of notaries public?
Answer: ORC Chapter 147
ORC Chapter 147 is the primary Ohio statute governing notaries public.
What is the legal consequence for an Ohio notary who notarizes a document knowing the signer is committing fraud?
Answer: Commission revocation and possible criminal charges
Knowingly participating in fraud can result in commission revocation and criminal prosecution.
Ohio law requires a notary public to keep a journal of notarial acts. What is the primary purpose?
Answer: To create a record for verification and protection against fraud
The journal serves as an official record for verification and fraud protection.
Under Ohio law, a notary public may charge a maximum fee of how much per notarial act?
Answer: $2.00
Ohio Revised Code sets the maximum notary fee at $2.00 per act.
Can an Ohio notary refuse to perform a notarial act?
Answer: Yes, if they have reasonable grounds to believe the act would be unlawful
An Ohio notary may and should refuse if they have reasonable grounds to believe the act would be unlawful.