- Ohio Notary Performing Notarial Acts Flashcards

An Ohio notary is asked to notarize a signature on a foreign language document. Can they proceed?

Answer: Yes, as long as the notary can communicate with the signer and the certificate is in English

The notary may proceed as long as they can communicate with the signer and the certificate is in English.

A signer presents a valid passport with a photo taken many years ago. What should the notary do?

Answer: Accept the passport if it is not expired and the photo reasonably resembles the signer

A valid, unexpired passport is acceptable as long as the photo reasonably resembles the signer.

Can an Ohio notary protest a dishonored bill of exchange or promissory note?

Answer: Yes, protesting negotiable instruments is an authorized notarial act in Ohio

Protesting dishonored negotiable instruments is a traditional authorized notarial function.

When a signer cannot physically sign their name due to a disability, the Ohio notary should:

Answer: Allow the signer to make a mark such as an X in the presence of witnesses

Ohio allows a signer to make a mark (X) as their signature in the presence of witnesses.

An Ohio notary suspects the signer may be under the influence of alcohol. What should they do?

Answer: Assess whether the signer has sufficient mental capacity and refuse if they do not

The notary should assess capacity and refuse if the signer appears impaired.

Ohio law permits a notary to perform which of the following for an absent signer?

Answer: None of these - the signer must always be present

For traditional notarizations, the signer must always be physically present.