- Ohio Notary Notarial Certificates and Seal Flashcards
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Which of the following must appear on an Ohio notary's official seal?
Answer: The words 'Notary Public, State of Ohio' and the notary's name
Ohio law requires the seal to include the notary's name and 'Notary Public, State of Ohio.'
What is the purpose of the notarial certificate attached to a notarized document?
Answer: To certify that the notary performed the notarial act according to law
The certificate certifies that the notary performed the required act and identifies the type of act.
An Ohio notary is presented with a document that has no notarial certificate. What should they do?
Answer: Attach or add the appropriate notarial certificate wording
The notary should determine the type of act needed and attach the appropriate certificate wording.
Which type of notarial certificate is used when a signer swears the contents are true?
Answer: A jurat certificate
A jurat certificate is used when the signer takes an oath swearing to truthfulness.
Can an Ohio notary use a rubber stamp seal instead of an embossing seal?
Answer: Yes, either rubber stamp or embossing seals are acceptable
Ohio law permits either rubber stamp or embossing seals.
The notarial certificate for an acknowledgment must include which key statement?
Answer: That the signer appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing voluntarily
An acknowledgment certificate states that the signer appeared and acknowledged signing of their own free will.