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Ohio Notary Study Guide Complete Questions
and Correct Detailed Answers (Verified
Answers)
I took my notary test in Dayton, Ohio (Montgomery County).
* This quizlet was the one that prepared me the most.
* The actual test is 45 questions. Then you fill out a blank copy of a
title, where the seller enters their info, where the buyer enters their
info and mileage, and then where the notary fills in their info.
* Don't forget to use the stamp provided to put the notary stamp on the
title at the end of the test.
Question: Qualifications to be a notary in Ohio:
Ans: * American citizen
* At least 18 years of age
* Qualified/registered to vote at every election in county of residence
Question: An Ohio notary is a public officer of:
Ans: The State of Ohio
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Question: An Ohio notary is commissioned by:
Ans: The Secretary of the State
Question: How many persons may the Secretary of State appoint and
commission as notaries?
Ans: As many as he/she deems necessary
Question: What should the applicant provide for the Secretary of State
in order to be appointed?
Ans: A certificate from a judge that he is of good moral character, a citizen
of the county in which he resides, knowledge that the applicant has necessary
qualifications or has passed an examination. In larger counties, committees of
lawyers aid in determining this and present to a judge (Ex- Montgomery
County requires: written form of application, under oath, and a passing grade
on an exam. If requirements are fulfilled, the committee presents to a judge
for approval)
Question: Term length for a notary:
Ans: 5 years
Question: Term length for a notary if he/she is an attorney:
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Ans: Valid as long as they are a resident of Ohio or their principal place of
business is in Ohio
Question: Consequences of violating the oath of office:
Ans: * Removed from office by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in
which he resides.
* The person so removed shall be ineligible for reappointment.
Question: Describe the seal of a notary:
Ans: * Coat of arms of the state of Ohio within a circle one inch (1") in
diameter
* Surrounded by the words "notary public," "notarial seal," or words to that
effect
* The name of the notary public
* The words "State of Ohio"
Question: True / False:
The seal may be of either a type that will stamp ink or one that will
emboss it.
Ans: True
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Ohio Notary Study Guide Complete Questions
and Correct Detailed Answers (Verified
Answers)
I took my notary test in Dayton, Ohio (Montgomery County).
* This quizlet was the one that prepared me the most.
* The actual test is 45 questions. Then you fill out a blank copy of a
title, where the seller enters their info, where the buyer enters their
info and mileage, and then where the notary fills in their info.
* Don't forget to use the stamp provided to put the notary stamp on the
title at the end of the test.
Question: Qualifications to be a notary in Ohio:
Ans: * American citizen
* At least 18 years of age
* Qualified/registered to vote at every election in county of residence
Question: An Ohio notary is a public officer of:
Ans: The State of Ohio
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Question: An Ohio notary is commissioned by:
Ans: The Secretary of the State
Question: How many persons may the Secretary of State appoint and
commission as notaries?
Ans: As many as he/she deems necessary
Question: What should the applicant provide for the Secretary of State
in order to be appointed?
Ans: A certificate from a judge that he is of good moral character, a citizen
of the county in which he resides, knowledge that the applicant has necessary
qualifications or has passed an examination. In larger counties, committees of
lawyers aid in determining this and present to a judge (Ex- Montgomery
County requires: written form of application, under oath, and a passing grade
on an exam. If requirements are fulfilled, the committee presents to a judge
for approval)
Question: Term length for a notary:
Ans: 5 years
Question: Term length for a notary if he/she is an attorney:
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Ans: Valid as long as they are a resident of Ohio or their principal place of
business is in Ohio
Question: Consequences of violating the oath of office:
Ans: * Removed from office by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in
which he resides.
* The person so removed shall be ineligible for reappointment.
Question: Describe the seal of a notary:
Ans: * Coat of arms of the state of Ohio within a circle one inch (1") in
diameter
* Surrounded by the words "notary public," "notarial seal," or words to that
effect
* The name of the notary public
* The words "State of Ohio"
Question: True / False:
The seal may be of either a type that will stamp ink or one that will
emboss it.
Ans: True
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