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The Notary Modernization Act took effect on September 20, 2019. Under this law, all applications for notary commissions, renewals, online authorizations and updates to contact information must submit an application electronically to the secretary of state.
An online notarization requires the use of an online notarization system to perform the act as the signer is not located in the same location as the notary. To perform an online notarization, a notary public must be authorized by the Secretary of State’s Office.
An Ohio resident or a nonresident attorney who is licensed to practice law in Ohio and has a principal office in Ohio, who is at least 18 years old may apply to be commissioned as a notary public by completing the following steps.
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requirements for an online notarization system, visit OhioSoS.gov/Notary. Online Authorization Application To obtain authorization to perform online notarizations in Ohio, an applicant must be commissioned as a notary public, must be an Ohio resident and must apply electronically to the Secretary of State. An application must include the following:
Obtaining a Criminal Records Check. 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.
Ohio law only permits a notary public to perform a notarial act while physically located in Ohio. This requirement includes out-of-state notaries public as well as a notary public authorized to perform online notarizations.
Obtaining a Criminal Records Check. A non-attorney must file an Ohio criminal records check, no more than six months old, with an application for a new notary commission or when renewing a notary commission.
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The Ohio Secretary of State has the authority to investigate and discipline Ohio notaries public. Complaints may result in the following actions to a notary commission: No action; Letter of admonition; Suspension; Revocation; Important Information