OH Notary - Ohio Notary Ohio Notary Law and Rules Questions and Answers

Question 1

An Ohio notary public changes their legal name after getting married. According to Ohio law, what action must the notary take?

Accepted Answer

Inform the Secretary of State within 30 days and pay a $2.00 fee to amend the commission.

Answer

Ohio Revised Code Section 147.05 requires a notary to notify the Secretary of State of any name or address change within 30 days. There is a required $2.00 fee for a name change, which includes the issuance of an updated commission certificate.

Question 2

What is the maximum fee an Ohio notary, who is authorized to perform online notarizations, can charge for a single remote online notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$30.00, plus a separate, optional technology fee.

Answer

Ohio Revised Code 147.08 establishes the maximum fee for an online notarization at $30.00. Additionally, a notary may charge a separate technology fee of up to $10 for the use of the online notarization system.

Question 3

Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for an Ohio notary's official seal for traditional, paper notarizations?

Accepted Answer

The coat of arms of the state of Ohio.

Answer

Ohio Revised Code 147.04 specifies that the official seal must include the coat of arms of the state of Ohio within a circle. While the notary's name and "State of Ohio" are also required, the commission expiration date and county are not mandatory on the seal itself.

Question 4

An Ohio notary is performing a remote online notarization (RON). The signer is physically located in Florida. Where must the notary be physically located during this notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Within the state of Ohio.

Answer

Ohio law is explicit that an online notary public must be physically located within the boundaries of Ohio at the time the notarial act takes place, even if the signer is located elsewhere.

Question 5

Regarding record-keeping, which statement is true for Ohio notaries public?

Accepted Answer

Journals are considered personal records and are not required to be surrendered upon commission expiration.

Answer

While Ohio law does not mandate a journal for traditional, in-person notarizations, the Secretary of State strongly recommends it. However, Ohio Revised Code 147.65 makes it a legal requirement for online notaries to maintain a secure, electronic journal for all remote online notarizations.

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