OHIO NOTARY PUBLIC ACTUAL EXAM

OHIO NOTARY PUBLIC ACTUAL EXAM

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Define Notary Public Correct Answer Public Officer appointed and commissioned by the Secretary of State to serve the Public as an impartial witness in performing specific acts authorized by law.

Two types of Notaries in Ohio Correct Answer 1. Traditional Notary Public

• Online Notary Public

What does a Traditional Notary do? Correct Answer 1. Meets face to face

• Notarizes electronic or paper documents (verifies signers

signature & completes notary certificate)

What does an Online Notary do? Correct Answer 1. Meets via webcam

• Notarizes electronic documents only

What are the 4 actions of a traditional Notary? Correct Answer 1.Acknowledgments

• Jurats
• Oaths or Affirmations
• Taking & certifying depositions

List the Qualifications to become a Notary. Correct Answer 1. 18 years old

• legal resident, or attorney admitted to practice law in Ohio
• No official misconduct or incapacity
• Education requirement (complete course)
• Pass the exam 1 / 2

List the application procedure. Correct Answer 1. Submit

application which must include:

• Commission Name
• Residence address
• Birthdate
• Recent criminal records check
• Signature
• Proof of completion
• $15
• Sign and swear oath
• Don't skip questions and don't forget to sign!

How long is the term of a Notary? Correct Answer 5 years

What is the jurisdiction of a Notary? Correct Answer Statewide jurisdiction

What are the roles of a Notary? Correct Answer 1. Serve the public for all reasonable requests

• Be an impartial, third-party witness

Can an employer restrict an employee to only perform services of notary to customers of the business? Correct Answer Yes.

When is the only times you can refuse to notarize? Correct Answer 1. Employee restricts

• Unlawful or Unreasonable

**may NOT limit on basis of race, sex, gender, age, etc.**

Can you notarize if you are a party to or will benefit from the underlying transaction? Correct Answer No.

Can attorneys notarize for their clients? Correct Answer Yes.

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