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State Information for Ohio
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Ohio Notary Public Requirements Ohio Notary Commission Qualifications How to Apply to Become a Ohio Notary Term of Office Appointing Officer Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement Notary Bond Requirement Notary Seal Requirement Authorized Duties Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status Contact Information for the State of Ohio
Notary applicants must:
be at least 18 years old; and
be a resident of the state of Ohio; or
be a resident of the state of Ohio and is an attorney admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio; or
be a resident of another state who is an attorney admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio and has a primary practice in the state.
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the Ohio Secretary of State: https://www.sos.state.oh.us/notary/new-commissions-commission-renewals/
5 year term
Secretary of State
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required*
*Effective 9-19-19: Requirement to record every performance of a protest is repealed. Electronic recordbook (journal) required for use by a remote online notary public. Online notary shall maintain one or more electronic journals in which the online notary chronologically records all online notarizations performed. Online notary must maintain a separate electronic journal for each renewed term of the notarys authorization to notarize electronically, with entries beginning on the date the renewed authorization is effective. Online notary must create and maintain a complete recording of the audio-video communication that is the basis for identifying the principal in a remote online notarization.
Ink Stamp or Embossing Seal Required
take acknowledgments;
administer oaths and affirmations;
take affidavits;
take depositions; and
execute protests.
See detailed information on the website of the Ohio Secretary of State: https://www.sos.state.oh.us/notary/amending-notary-information/
State Notary Website
https://www.sos.state.oh.us/notary/
State of Ohio Online Notary Search
https://www.sos.state.oh.us/notary/search-notaries/
State of Ohio Notary FAQ's
https://www.sos.state.oh.us/notary/frequently-asked-questions-about-notaries/
Phone Number
(614) 644-4559
Mailing Address
Ohio Secretary of State
Notary Commission Clerk
P.O. Box 1658
Columbus, OH 43216-1658
Apostille Certification Information
Phone Number
(614) 466-2655
Further Information
https://www.sos.state.oh.us/records/apostilles-certifications/
Information on this page is provided with the understanding that the user is solely responsible for his/her knowledge of notarial law, procedures and practices. The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. All information is subject to change without notice and therefore is provided as is, free of warranty of any kind. Last updated July 2019.
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