- Ohio Notary Notarial Certificates and Seal Flashcards
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An Ohio notary's seal impression is partially illegible. What is the recommended action?
Answer: Re-stamp or re-emboss nearby so a clear impression is visible
The notary should apply a second clear impression near the original.
Which of the following is NOT typically included in an Ohio notarial certificate?
Answer: The signer's Social Security number
A signer's Social Security number should never be included for privacy and security reasons.
When should an Ohio notary affix their seal to a document?
Answer: Only after completing the notarial act and signing the certificate
The seal should be applied only after completing all steps of the notarial act.
What distinguishes an acknowledgment certificate from a jurat certificate in Ohio?
Answer: An acknowledgment confirms voluntary signing; a jurat confirms the signer swore to the document's truth
An acknowledgment confirms voluntary signing; a jurat confirms the signer swore an oath about truthfulness.
An Ohio notary loses their seal. What is the proper procedure?
Answer: Stop performing acts, report the loss, and obtain a replacement before resuming
The notary must stop, report the loss to the Secretary of State, and obtain a replacement before resuming.
For a copy certification in Ohio, the notarial certificate must state:
Answer: That the copy is a true, exact, and complete copy of the original
The certificate must state the copy is a true, exact, and complete reproduction of the original.