OHIO NOTARY EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ (100%)

OHIO NOTARY EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ (100%) Define Notary Public - ANS-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. 4. DOES NOT require oath *This is used to establish date a document was signed *Like an acknowledgment except you must witness signature What is a deposition? - ANS-Spoken testimony transcribed into a written document Should a notary unskilled in the deposition process notarize the deposition? - ANS-No. What is the procedure to sign by mark? - ANS-1. Before signer makes their mark, print their first name at the beginning of signature line and their last name at the end of signature line 2. Two impartial witnesses must observe the signer making their mark 3. These witnesses must sign the document and print their names and addresses 5. Below the signature line, the witness must write "His/Her Mark" 6. Have them make mark and use individual acknowledgment certificate Signature by Designated Alternative Signer - ANS-If physically unable to sign or make a mark, a signer may direct another person to sign on his or her behalf. Two types of Notaries in Ohio - ANS-1. Traditional Notary Public 2. Online Notary Public What does a Traditional Notary do? - ANS-1. Meets face to face 2. Notarizes electronic or paper documents (verifies signers signature & completes notary certificate) What does an Online Notary do? - ANS-1. Meets via webcam 2. Notarizes electronic documents only What are the 4 actions of a traditional Notary? - ANS-1. Acknowledgments 2. Jurats 3. Oaths or Affirmations 4. Taking & certifying depositions List the Qualifications to become a Notary. - ANS-1. 18 years old 2. legal resident, or attorney admitted to practice law in Ohio 3. No official misconduct or incapacity 4. Education requirement (complete course) 5. Pass the exam List the application procedure. - ANS-1. Submit application which must include: a. Commission Name b. Residence address c. Birthdate d. Recent criminal records check e. Signature f. Proof of completion g. $15 2. Sign and swear oath 3. Don't skip questions and don't forget to sign! How long is the term of a Notary? - ANS-5 years What is the jurisdiction of a Notary? - ANS-Statewide jurisdiction What are the roles of a Notary? - ANS-1. Serve the public for all reasonable requests 2. Be an impartial, third-party witness Can an employer restrict an employee to only perform services of notary to customers of the business? - ANS-Yes. When is the only times you can refuse to notarize? - ANS-1. Employee restricts 2. 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? - ANS-No. Can attorneys notarize for their clients? - ANS-Yes. Can employees notarize for their employers? - ANS-Yes, as long as they do not receive benefits from the transaction. Can you notarize your own signature? - ANS-No.