- Ohio Notary Notary Journal and Fees Flashcards

What information must an Ohio notary record in their journal for each notarial act?

Answer: The date, type of act, document type, signer's name, identification method, and fee charged

Journals must include comprehensive information about each act.

An Ohio notary who does not charge a fee:

Answer: Must still maintain a complete journal of all acts performed

Journal-keeping requirements apply regardless of whether fees are charged.

The maximum fee an Ohio notary may charge per act for administering an oath is:

Answer: $2.00

The maximum fee is $2.00 per act, including administering oaths.

Can an Ohio notary charge a separate travel fee for mobile notarizations?

Answer: Yes, Ohio law allows reasonable travel fees separate from the notarial fee

Notaries may charge a reasonable travel fee in addition to the statutory notarial fee.

How should an Ohio notary handle their journal if it becomes full before commission expires?

Answer: Store the completed journal securely and begin a new journal

The completed journal should be securely stored and a new one started.

An Ohio notary's employer demands access to the notary's journal. How should the notary respond?

Answer: Explain that the journal is their personal property and may only be shared as required by law

The journal is the notary's personal property, not the employer's.