OH Notary - Ohio Notary Notarial Certificates and Seal 2

Question 1

Which of the following must appear on an Ohio notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The words 'Notary Public, State of Ohio' and the notary's name

Answer

Ohio law requires the seal to include the notary's name and 'Notary Public, State of Ohio.'

Question 2

What is the purpose of the notarial certificate attached to a notarized document?

Accepted Answer

To certify that the notary performed the notarial act according to law

Answer

The certificate certifies that the notary performed the required act and identifies the type of act.

Question 3

An Ohio notary is presented with a document that has no notarial certificate. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Attach or add the appropriate notarial certificate wording

Answer

The notary should determine the type of act needed and attach the appropriate certificate wording.

Question 4

Which type of notarial certificate is used when a signer swears the contents are true?

Accepted Answer

A jurat certificate

Answer

A jurat certificate is used when the signer takes an oath swearing to truthfulness.

Question 5

Can an Ohio notary use a rubber stamp seal instead of an embossing seal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, either rubber stamp or embossing seals are acceptable

Answer

Ohio law permits either rubber stamp or embossing seals.

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