OHIO NOTARY TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
* 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. -
(ANSWER)Good Luck!
Qualifications to be a notary in Ohio: - (ANSWER)* American citizen
* At least 18 years of age
* Qualified/registered to vote at every election in county of residence
An Ohio notary is a public officer of: - (ANSWER)The State of Ohio
An Ohio notary is commissioned by: - (ANSWER)The Secretary of the State
How many persons may the Secretary of State appoint and commission as notaries? - (ANSWER)As many
as he/she deems necessary
What should the applicant provide for the Secretary of State in order to be appointed? - (ANSWER)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)
Term length for a notary: - (ANSWER)5 years
Term length for a notary if he/she is an attorney: - (ANSWER)Valid as long as they are a resident of Ohio
or their principal place of business is in Ohio
, OHIO NOTARY TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Consequences of violating the oath of office: - (ANSWER)* 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.
Describe the seal of a notary: - (ANSWER)* 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"
True / False:
The seal may be of either a type that will stamp ink or one that will emboss it. - (ANSWER)True
If the notary's name does not appear on the seal, what should he/she do? - (ANSWER)Have his/her
name printed, typewritten, or stamped in legible printed letters near his/her signature on each
document he/she signs
What else does a notary need to discharge his/her duties? - (ANSWER)An official register (journal)
What happens to the official register upon death, removal, etc.? - (ANSWER)It is deposited in the office
of the county recorder of the county in which he/she resides.
What goes into the official register (journal)? - (ANSWER)A copy of every certificate of protest and copy
of note, which seal and record shall be exempt from execution
Where is the notary's commission recorded? - (ANSWER)A book in the office of the Clerk of the Court of
Common Pleas, of the county of residence.
What are the four powers of a notary public? - (ANSWER)1. Administer oaths
2. Take and certify documents
* 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. -
(ANSWER)Good Luck!
Qualifications to be a notary in Ohio: - (ANSWER)* American citizen
* At least 18 years of age
* Qualified/registered to vote at every election in county of residence
An Ohio notary is a public officer of: - (ANSWER)The State of Ohio
An Ohio notary is commissioned by: - (ANSWER)The Secretary of the State
How many persons may the Secretary of State appoint and commission as notaries? - (ANSWER)As many
as he/she deems necessary
What should the applicant provide for the Secretary of State in order to be appointed? - (ANSWER)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)
Term length for a notary: - (ANSWER)5 years
Term length for a notary if he/she is an attorney: - (ANSWER)Valid as long as they are a resident of Ohio
or their principal place of business is in Ohio
, OHIO NOTARY TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Consequences of violating the oath of office: - (ANSWER)* 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.
Describe the seal of a notary: - (ANSWER)* 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"
True / False:
The seal may be of either a type that will stamp ink or one that will emboss it. - (ANSWER)True
If the notary's name does not appear on the seal, what should he/she do? - (ANSWER)Have his/her
name printed, typewritten, or stamped in legible printed letters near his/her signature on each
document he/she signs
What else does a notary need to discharge his/her duties? - (ANSWER)An official register (journal)
What happens to the official register upon death, removal, etc.? - (ANSWER)It is deposited in the office
of the county recorder of the county in which he/she resides.
What goes into the official register (journal)? - (ANSWER)A copy of every certificate of protest and copy
of note, which seal and record shall be exempt from execution
Where is the notary's commission recorded? - (ANSWER)A book in the office of the Clerk of the Court of
Common Pleas, of the county of residence.
What are the four powers of a notary public? - (ANSWER)1. Administer oaths
2. Take and certify documents
