OH Notary - Ohio Notary Notarial Certificates and Seal 3

Question 1

An Ohio notary's seal impression is partially illegible. What is the recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Re-stamp or re-emboss nearby so a clear impression is visible

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Leave it as is since any impression counts

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White out the illegible seal and start over

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Ask the signer to verify the seal

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT typically included in an Ohio notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

The signer's Social Security number

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The date the notarial act was performed

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The county where the act took place

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The type of identification used

Question 3

When should an Ohio notary affix their seal to a document?

Accepted Answer

Only after completing the notarial act and signing the certificate

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Before the signer signs

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At any time convenient for the notary

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Only when the signer specifically requests it

Question 4

What distinguishes an acknowledgment certificate from a jurat certificate in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

An acknowledgment confirms voluntary signing; a jurat confirms the signer swore to the document's truth

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Only an acknowledgment requires the notary's seal

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Only a jurat requires the signer to appear in person

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There is no difference under Ohio law

Question 5

An Ohio notary loses their seal. What is the proper procedure?

Accepted Answer

Stop performing acts, report the loss, and obtain a replacement before resuming

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Order a replacement and continue with a temporary seal

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Borrow another notary's seal temporarily

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Use only their signature without a seal until replacement arrives

Question 6

For a copy certification in Ohio, the notarial certificate must state:

Accepted Answer

That the copy is a true, exact, and complete copy of the original

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That the copy was made by the notary personally

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That the original document is legally valid

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That the signer owns the original document