How to Become a Notary Public in Ohio
- Contact your local bar association to see what the procedure for notary applications is in your area.
- If allowed by the bar association. complete the Online Ohio Notary Training Course (not required)
- After you take the county test, the judge will recommend you for appointment to the Governor.
- After you are notified of your appointment, go to the County Clerk and file your oath and bond and receive your commission.
- Order your official stamp and/or seal. Also it is recommended to order a notary journal if you do not already have one.
Ohio Notary Supplies
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2018 ID Checking Guide, U.S. & Canada Edition
2018 ID Checking Guide, U.S. & Canada Edition
Driver's license and I.D. checking guide. A notary public should own a copy of the I.D. Checking Guide to use when verifying in- and out-of-state identification.$32.95$16.95 - You've just added this product to the cart:
MOJO: Modern Journal of Notarial Events
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$15.95 – $18.95Keeping a notary journal is required by law in 16 states and strongly recommended in the rest.
A journal is an important chronicle of your notarial actions and can help protect you in the event of future legal proceedings. The Modern Journal meets all state requirements and contains room for nearly 500 entries, with multiple notarizations per entry. Other features include:
- 128 numbered heavy-weight pages
- tamper-proof binding and sewn construction
- time-saving checkboxes
- complete instructionsEvery attempt has been made to strike the perfect balance between quality and economy - we hope you'll agree.
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Classic Journal of Notarial Events
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$16.00 – $19.00Select optionsQuick View - You've just added this product to the cart:
Loan Signing Agent Certification Course
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Ohio Notary Online Course
- State-Specific Notary Laws and Information
- 2.5 Hours+ of Streaming On-Demand Video Instruction
- 12 Months of Unlimited Access
- Immediate access to Proof of Completion Certificate (PDF)
- Course forums to receive updates, ask questions and interact with other students
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Ohio Notary Stamp
$22.95 – $24.95Choose your desired Ohio notary stamp type below. Start by choosing the stamp type, then stamp color, then ink color. Not all notary stamps offer all options.
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Ohio Notary Embosser
Choose your desired Ohio notary embosser type and color below. Start by choosing the embosser type, then embosser color. Not all notary embossers offer all color options.$24.95 – $32.00Select optionsQuick View
Ohio Notary Requirements
Commission Term: 5 years
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Residency: Resident or Non-resident OH Attorney
Stamp/Seal: Required
Journal: Recommended
Application Fee: Varies by county
Eligibility: No major convictions
Other: Be able to read and write English
Address:
Ohio Secretary of State
P.O. Box 1658
Columbus, OH 43216-1658
Phone: (614) 644-4559 or (614) 466-2566
Important Ohio Notary Links
Ohio State WebsiteOhio Notary Application
Ohio Apostilles
Ohio Notary Name Change
Ohio Notary Address Change
Ohio Notary Database
Ohio Notary Handbook
