Ohio Notary Public
57 questions on Ohio notary law: the commission, notarial acts, identifying signers, the journal and seal, fees and prohibited acts.
- Questions in this course
- 57
- The mock test
- 30 questions, 24 correct to pass.
This course is for anyone who applies for, or holds, a notary public commission in Ohio. The commissioning office is the Ohio Secretary of State.
Ohio requires an exam before a first commission. Ohio's notary exam: 30 questions, 24 to pass. These numbers are widely reported; Ohio does not publish them. The notary exam is widely reported to be open book. The test varies by provider; Ohio's rules require providers to rotate several tests. The state requires an approved course of 3 before you apply.
You apply to the Ohio Secretary of State. This course drills 57 questions on Ohio notary law. The rules differ from state to state, so study the state where you will be commissioned.
Official links
- Apply for a notary commission — Who may apply, and how
Questions
Common questions
Is there an official test, and how is the mock test scored?
Ohio's notary exam: 30 questions, 24 to pass. These numbers are widely reported; Ohio does not publish them. The notary exam is widely reported to be open book. The test varies by provider; Ohio's rules require providers to rotate several tests. 30 questions, 24 correct to pass.
How are the questions checked?
Every question is checked before it goes live, and again each time the site is updated.
How do I become a notary public?
You apply to the Ohio Secretary of State. This course drills 57 questions on Ohio notary law. The rules differ from state to state, so study the state where you will be commissioned.
Is this course free?
Part of every course is free: a slice of every topic and one short practice test a day. Full access is $10 a month for one course, or $20 a month for every course on the site.