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OHIO NOTARY STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED 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. Ans: Good Luck!
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
An Ohio notary is a public officer of: Ans: The State of Ohio
An Ohio notary is commissioned by: Ans: The Secretary of the State
How many persons may the Secretary of State appoint and commission
as notaries? Ans: As many as he/she deems necessary
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)
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Term length for a notary: Ans: 5 years
Term length for a notary if he/she is an attorney: Ans: Valid as long as
they are a resident of Ohio or their principal place of business is in Ohio
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.
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"
True / False:
The seal may be of either a type that will stamp ink or one that will
emboss it. Ans: True
If the notary's name does not appear on the seal, what should he/she
do? Ans: 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? Ans: An
official register (journal)
What happens to the official register upon death, removal, etc.? Ans: 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)? Ans: A copy of every
certificate of protest and copy of note, which seal and record shall be
exempt from execution
OHIO NOTARY STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED 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. Ans: Good Luck!
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
An Ohio notary is a public officer of: Ans: The State of Ohio
An Ohio notary is commissioned by: Ans: The Secretary of the State
How many persons may the Secretary of State appoint and commission
as notaries? Ans: As many as he/she deems necessary
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)
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Term length for a notary: Ans: 5 years
Term length for a notary if he/she is an attorney: Ans: Valid as long as
they are a resident of Ohio or their principal place of business is in Ohio
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.
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"
True / False:
The seal may be of either a type that will stamp ink or one that will
emboss it. Ans: True
If the notary's name does not appear on the seal, what should he/she
do? Ans: 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? Ans: An
official register (journal)
What happens to the official register upon death, removal, etc.? Ans: 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)? Ans: A copy of every
certificate of protest and copy of note, which seal and record shall be
exempt from execution
