OH Notary - Ohio Notary Notarial Certificates and Seal Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Ohio law, which of the following is NOT a mandatory element of a notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The notary's commission expiration date

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The coat of arms of the state of Ohio

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The words 'Notary Public' or 'Notarial Seal'

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The name of the notary public

Question 2

A notary in Ohio completes a notarization and affixes their seal. The notary's name is part of the seal impression. Which other element related to the notary's identity must be included in the notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

The notary's signature exactly as it appears on their commission

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The notary's business address

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The notary's commission number

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The county where the notary resides

Question 3

An Ohio notary is presented with a document that does not have pre-printed notarial certificate wording. The signer needs to swear to the truthfulness of the document's contents. Which type of certificate must the notary attach?

Accepted Answer

A jurat certificate

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An acknowledgment certificate

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A certificate of authenticity

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A verification certificate

Question 4

A notary public in Ohio uses a seal embosser that creates a raised impression on a document. The impression is clear but may not photocopy well. What is the best practice for the notary to ensure the seal is legible on all copies?

Accepted Answer

Use a seal impression inker or affix a second, inked seal.

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Press harder with the embosser to make a deeper impression.

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Write 'Seal' next to the raised impression.

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Refuse to notarize documents that will be photocopied.

Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately describes the requirements for a notarial certificate in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

If the original certificate is incorrect, the notary must provide a correct one at no charge.

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The certificate must always be pre-printed on the document.

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A notary may choose between an acknowledgment or jurat certificate for the signer.

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The commission expiration date is optional if the notary is an attorney.

Question 6

A document requires a jurat. The signer brings the document to an Ohio notary, but it has already been signed. What must the notary do to properly complete the notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

Require the signer to sign the document again in the notary's presence after administering the oath.

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Notarize the document as-is since the signature is present.

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Cross out the existing signature and have the signer initial the change.

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Attach an acknowledgment certificate instead of a jurat.