Ohio Notary Commissioning and General Duties 1 Flashcards

What is the length of an Ohio notary public commission term?

Answer: Five years

An Ohio notary commission is valid for five years from the date it is issued by the Secretary of State.

What is the required surety bond amount that an Ohio notary public must obtain before taking office?

Answer: $5,000

Ohio law requires a notary public to obtain a $5,000 surety bond as a condition of the commission, protecting the public against errors or misconduct.

What is the minimum age an applicant must be to qualify for an Ohio notary commission?

Answer: 18 years old

An applicant must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for an Ohio notary public commission.

Which piece of information is required to appear on an Ohio notary public's official seal?

Answer: The commission expiration date

Ohio law requires the notary's official seal to include the notary's name, 'Notary Public, State of Ohio,' the county of the notary's principal place of business, and the commission expiration date.

Before submitting an application for an Ohio notary commission, an applicant must complete:

Answer: A 3-hour notary education course approved by the Secretary of State

Ohio requires all new notary applicants to complete a 3-hour education course from a provider approved by the Secretary of State prior to submitting their application.

Which of the following acts is an Ohio notary public generally NOT authorized to perform?

Answer: Solemnizing a marriage ceremony

Ohio notaries public are not authorized to solemnize marriages. Their authority is limited to acts such as taking acknowledgments, administering oaths, and certifying copies.