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An Ohio notary public has statewide jurisdiction to perform notarial acts. Ohio notaries public are required to be located in the state of Ohio when performing traditional or remote online …

All notary applicants are required to complete notary education and testing before applying for commission, renewal, or remote online authorization. Notary applicants must directly contact …

Term of Office Each notary public holds office for the term of five years unless the commission is revoked.

Once the Secretary of State’s office approves your application, you must appear personally before a notary public or officer authorized to administer oaths and take the oath office before …

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 …

Apr 6, 2023 · It is important for a notary public to understand all requirements set forth in Chapter 147 related to notarial acts.

All applicants must upload an Ohio criminal records check (BCI Report) with notary commission applications and renewals. The BCI Report must be issued within 6 months of date of …

Before me, a Notary Public for the State of Ohio, appeared the above named Jane Doe and John Doe, who acknowledged and signed the foregoing instrument and their signing was their free act.

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