OHIO NOTARY TEST 2025-2026 NEW VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 

Can a notary notarize his or her own signature?
No.
When CAN'T a notary notarize a document?
If he or she has a financial/beneficial interest in the document.
Where can an Ohio notary perform notarial acts?
Ohio.
If a written request is sent to a notary from the secretary of state, what should the
Notary do?
The notary is required to furnish copies of journal entries within the specified time frame
or within 30 days.
What kinds of documents can a Notary certify?
A subpoena, a court order, or a copy of a Power of Attorney
What does an acknowledgement entail?
The document signer personally appeared before the notary and acknowledges that he
or she signed the document and has the authority to do so.
Does a notary have to certify the signer's authority?
No.
What does a Jurat entail?
The signer has sworn an oath or affirmation regarding the truthfulness of the
document's contents.
How long is a notary's commission?
5 years.
What is a notary public bond?
It protects the notary should he or she be held liable for illegal or negligent conduct
relating to notarial acts.
Is a notary required to have a notary public bond in the state of Ohio?
No.