Research FAQ's: Notary Law

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Ohio Notary Laws:

Ohio Revised Code Sections:

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 147: Notaries Public and Commissioners
Ohio Revised Code § 109.572: Criminal Records Check
Ohio Revised Code § 4505.11: Surrender and cancellation of certificate of title - issuance of salvage or rebuilt salvage certificate of title.
Ohio Revised Code § 4735.01: Real estate broker definitions
Ohio Revised Code § 4735.021: Contracts-fees [regarding Real Estate Brokers]
Ohio Revised Code § 4735.023: Review of programs [regarding Real Estate Brokers]

Ohio Secretary of State:

The Ohio Secretary of State provides a lot of information on Ohio notaries, including FAQs, notary resources, commission information, notary directory, notary forms, and notary fee information

Ohio Society of Notaries:

This organization is a “statewide, not-for-profit, professional association designed specifically for the needs, questions, professional development, and advocacy of OHIO notaries.”

Searchable Directory of Notaries

American Society of Notaries:

This organization provides “technical support, notary training courses and supplies” for notary publics in the United States.

Articles:

Remote Online Notarization: What you need to know. By Michael Lewis. National Notary Bulletin (September 2024)
Ohio Notaries, get ready for upcoming law changes next month. By NNA Staff. National Notary Bulletin (March 2025)

Federal Notary Laws:

10 USC 936: Armed Forces, Authority to administer oaths and to act as notary.
10 U.S.C. 1044a: Armed Forces, Authority to act as a notary.
33 U.S.C. 875: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Powers of Officers as Notaries.

Ohio Notary Laws:

Ohio Revised Code Sections:

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 147: Notaries Public and Commissioners

Ohio Revised Code § 109.572: Criminal Records Check

Ohio Revised Code § 4505.11: Surrender and cancellation of certificate of title - issuance of salvage or rebuilt salvage certificate of title.

Ohio Revised Code § 4735.01: Real estate broker definitions

Ohio Revised Code § 4735.021: Contracts-fees [regarding Real Estate Brokers]

Ohio Revised Code § 4735.023: Review of programs [regarding Real Estate Brokers]

Ohio Secretary of State:

The Ohio Secretary of State provides a lot of information on Ohio notaries, including FAQs, notary resources, commission information, notary directory, notary forms, and notary fee information

Ohio Society of Notaries:

This organization is a “statewide, not-for-profit, professional association designed specifically for the needs, questions, professional development, and advocacy of OHIO notaries.”

Searchable Directory of Notaries

American Society of Notaries:

This organization provides “technical support, notary training courses and supplies” for notary publics in the United States.

Articles:

Remote Online Notarization: What you need to know. By Michael Lewis. National Notary Bulletin (September 2024)

Ohio Notaries, get ready for upcoming law changes next month. By NNA Staff. National Notary Bulletin (March 2025)

Federal Notary Laws:

10 USC 936: Armed Forces, Authority to administer oaths and to act as notary.

10 U.S.C. 1044a: Armed Forces, Authority to act as a notary.

33 U.S.C. 875: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Powers of Officers as Notaries.