- Ohio Notary Performing Notarial Acts Flashcards

When performing an acknowledgment, the notary must verify that the signer:

Answer: Voluntarily signed or is about to sign the document and acknowledges it as their act

For an acknowledgment, the notary verifies voluntary execution and acknowledgment as their act.

An Ohio notary is asked to certify a copy of a birth certificate. The notary should:

Answer: Refuse, as vital records can only be certified by the issuing agency

Ohio notaries cannot certify copies of vital records.

Before administering an oath in Ohio, the notary must:

Answer: Ask the person to raise their right hand or otherwise indicate they are taking a solemn pledge

The notary should have the person raise their right hand or otherwise solemnly indicate they are taking an oath.

An Ohio notary performing a jurat must ensure the signer:

Answer: Signs in the notary's presence and takes an oath or affirmation

For a jurat, the signer must sign in the notary's presence and take an oath.

An Ohio notary may take a deposition by:

Answer: Administering an oath and recording sworn testimony

Ohio notaries may take depositions by administering an oath and certifying sworn testimony.

When performing a notarial act on a document with multiple signers, the notary must:

Answer: Verify the identity of each signer individually

Each signer must be individually identified, though they need not appear simultaneously.