OH Notary - Ohio Notary Notary Journal and Fees Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Ohio law, what is the maximum fee a notary public can charge for a single, traditional (in-person, paper) notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$5.00

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$2.00

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$10.00

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A reasonable amount agreed to by the signer.

Question 2

An Ohio notary travels to a local hospital to notarize a power of attorney for a patient. The notary performs one notarial act (an acknowledgment). The notary and the patient agreed beforehand to a $20 travel fee. What is the maximum total amount the notary can legally charge?

Accepted Answer

$25.00, consisting of the notarial act fee plus the agreed-upon travel fee.

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$5.00, as travel fees are not permitted.

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$20.00, as the travel fee includes the notarial act.

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$30.00, which is the maximum for an online notarization.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a notary journal in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

An electronic journal is mandatory for online notarizations, but a physical journal is not required for traditional notarizations.

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A journal is required for all notarial acts, both traditional and online.

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A journal is not required for any type of notarial act, but is recommended.

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A journal is only required for notarizations involving real estate transactions.

Question 4

An online notary public's commission expires and they do not renew it. According to Ohio law, what must the former notary do with their electronic journal?

Accepted Answer

Transmit the journal to the Secretary of State or an approved repository.

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Delete the journal and all associated recordings after one year.

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Keep the journal indefinitely in their personal possession.

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Transfer the journal to their former employer for safekeeping.

Question 5

Which of the following pieces of information is an Ohio online notary public required to record in their electronic journal for every online notarization?

Accepted Answer

The full name and address of each principal.

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The signer's Social Security number.

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The notary's personal opinion of the signer's character.

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A photograph of the signer's entire face.

Question 6

A notary public performs traditional, in-person notarizations at their small business office. Regarding the fees they charge, what is a best practice recommended by notary ethics, even if not explicitly required for all business types by statute?

Accepted Answer

Conspicuously displaying a schedule of fees for all allowed notarial acts.

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Charging different fees based on the signer's perceived ability to pay.

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Offering a discount for notarizing multiple signatures on a single document.

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Keeping all fees in a separate bank account.