Notary Test (Ohio)Correct 100%
Can a notary notarize his or her own signature? - ANSWER No.
When CAN'T a notary notarize a document? - ANSWER If he or she has a financial/beneficial interest in
the document.
Where can an Ohio notary perform notarial acts? - ANSWER Ohio.
If a written request is sent to a notary from the secretary of state, what should the Notary do? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER A subpoena, a court order, or a copy of a
Power of Attorney
What does an acknowledgement entail? - ANSWER The document signer personally appeared before the
notary and acknowledges that he or she signed the document and has the authority to do so.
How long does a notary have to file his or her commission with the county clerk? - ANSWER 30 days.
If a notary has obtained the commission specifically at the request of their employer, who collects the
fees? - ANSWER The employer.
Does a notary have to certify the signer's authority? - ANSWER No.
What does a Jurat entail? - ANSWER The signer has sworn an oath or affirmation regarding the
truthfulness of the document's contents.
How long is a notary's commission? - ANSWER 5 years.
Can a notary notarize his or her own signature? - ANSWER No.
When CAN'T a notary notarize a document? - ANSWER If he or she has a financial/beneficial interest in
the document.
Where can an Ohio notary perform notarial acts? - ANSWER Ohio.
If a written request is sent to a notary from the secretary of state, what should the Notary do? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER A subpoena, a court order, or a copy of a
Power of Attorney
What does an acknowledgement entail? - ANSWER The document signer personally appeared before the
notary and acknowledges that he or she signed the document and has the authority to do so.
How long does a notary have to file his or her commission with the county clerk? - ANSWER 30 days.
If a notary has obtained the commission specifically at the request of their employer, who collects the
fees? - ANSWER The employer.
Does a notary have to certify the signer's authority? - ANSWER No.
What does a Jurat entail? - ANSWER The signer has sworn an oath or affirmation regarding the
truthfulness of the document's contents.
How long is a notary's commission? - ANSWER 5 years.
