Become an Ohio notary public with Notary Rotary, Inc.
Qualifications:
To qualify for a commission as a non-attorney notary, a person must be:
- An Ohio resident,
- 18 years of age or older; and
- Certified by a judge of an Ohio court of appeals or common pleas as being capable of performing the duties of a notary public; the judge may require applicants to take an examination.
To qualify for a commission as an attorney notary public, a person must be:
- 18 years of age or older,
- An Ohio resident who is an attorney admitted to the practice of law in this state,
- An attorney who is not an Ohio resident, but who is admitted to the practice of law in, and whose principal place of business or primary practice is in, Ohio.
Term of Appointment:
The term of office for a non-attorney notary public is five years from the date of his or her commission, unless resigned or revoked sooner.
Step 1: Acquire a certificate of qualifications and the application to become an Ohio notary public. A certificate of qualifications is a document attesting that the applicant has the qualifications necessary to properly discharge the duties of a notary public. Ohio law requires that a judge of an Ohio court of appeals or common pleas must certify anyone who wants to be commissioned as a notary public. Many judges have adopted application procedures involving the clerk of the court or local bar association. Therefore, you should contact the clerk of court for the court of appeals or common pleas of the county in which you reside or the local bar association. This certificate must be provided to the notary commission clerk in the Ohio Secretary of State's office. You should also contact your local clerk of common pleas court or the local bar association to request the application. Complete the application according to the instructions provided and follow all instructions provided by those you are in contact with regarding where your application needs to be sent.
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