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How to Become a Notary in Ohio
Quick Facts
Minimum Age
Residency Required
Yes
Education Required
Yes
Exam Required
Yes
Background Check
No background check is required
Bond Requirement
No
Commission Term
5 years
Journal Required
Yes
Stamp Requirement
Yes
Last updated
Steps to Become a Notary in Ohio
- Education: Yes, must complete an approved training course.
- Exam: Yes, an exam is required
- Background Check: No background check is required
- Bond: No bond is required
- Applictation: Yes, application and a fee required
- Order Supplies: Stamp Required
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Ohio Secretary of State
Notary Public Section
The Secretary of State processes notary applications, issues notary commissions, maintains the online database of notaries, approves the entities to administer the educational program and related test, and maintains all the records regarding notaries. The new notary law removed the responsibilities of notary application processing and notary commissioning from the common pleas court clerks.
- Ohio Secretary of State Notary
- 180 E. Broad St., 16th Floor
- Columbus
- OH
- 43215
- (614) 644-4459
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