OH Notary - Ohio Notary Performing Notarial Acts 2

Question 1

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

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

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Has read the entire document

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Agrees with all terms in the document

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Has consulted with an attorney

Question 2

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

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

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Certify it as they would any other document

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Charge an additional fee for vital records

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Certify it only if the original is presented

Question 3

Before administering an oath in Ohio, the notary must:

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

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Require the person to kneel

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Obtain a court order

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Verify the person has a valid Ohio driver's license

Question 4

An Ohio notary performing a jurat must ensure the signer:

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

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Signs before appearing before the notary

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Only provides their signature on the certificate

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Provides two forms of identification

Question 5

An Ohio notary may take a deposition by:

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Administering an oath and recording sworn testimony

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Recording verbal testimony without any oath

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Asking questions and writing down answers

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Only if they are also a court reporter

Question 6

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

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Verify the identity of each signer individually

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Have all signers present at the same time

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Use a single journal entry for all signers

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Only verify the first signer