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Applications for notary public commissions, renewals, online authorizations and online authorization renewals require education and/or testing. The Secretary of State has approved the authorized providers listed below to administer the education program and test, when required.
A notary public should not refuse to perform a notarization that is lawful, so it is important for a notary public to understand and review Ohio notary laws, specifically Ohio Revised Code section 147.141, Prohibited Acts, and Section 147.542, Notary Certificates.
Contact an authorized education and testing provider for a three-hour class and pass a test. (Note: Attorney applicants licensed to practice law in Ohio are exempt from taking the test but must take the 3-hour education class). Select File Online to submit your application to our office.
The Notary Modernization Act permits online notarizations to be performed by a notary public after the notary public receives additional education, testing and authorization from the Secretary of State.
The law requires a new notary applicant to take a three-hour education class and pass a test to obtain a notary commission. An existing notary must take a one-hour class to renew an active commission.
Submit Your Business Filings Online. Notary Resources. Business Forms and Fees. The Ohio Secretary of State's Office is responsible for overseeing elections for the state of Ohio as well as registering companies to do business in Ohio.
A non-attorney must file an Ohio criminal records check (BCI Report), no more than six months old, with an application for a new notary commission or when renewing a notary commission.
Applications for notary public commissions, renewals, online authorizations and online authorization renewals require education and/or testing. The Secretary of State has approved the authorized providers listed below to administer the education program and test, when required.
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