Laws and Regulations Flashcards
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Under Ohio law, which of the following would constitute unauthorized practice of law by a notary?
Answer: Advising a signer on which documents to sign for their real estate closing
Advising signers on document selection constitutes legal advice, which is unauthorized practice of law.
What is the penalty range for a person who fraudulently acts as a notary public in Ohio?
Answer: Up to a first-degree misdemeanor charge
Fraudulently acting as a notary public can result in misdemeanor charges.
Ohio's Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act allows Ohio notaries to:
Answer: Recognize acknowledgments taken in other jurisdictions
This act provides that acknowledgments properly taken in other jurisdictions are recognized as valid in Ohio.
An Ohio notary's failure to administer an oath when required for a jurat constitutes:
Answer: A violation that can invalidate the notarization
Failing to administer the required oath for a jurat can invalidate the entire notarization.
Under Ohio law, a notary public must report which of the following to the Secretary of State?
Answer: Any change in the notary's name or address
Ohio notaries must report changes in their name or address to the Secretary of State.
Which Ohio law provision allows for the creation of Remote Online Notarization (RON)?
Answer: ORC Section 147.60 and related sections
ORC Section 147.60 and related provisions authorize remote online notarization in Ohio.