How to Become a Notary in Ohio | NNA

Learn about the process to become a Notary Public in Ohio. For detailed instructions on getting your OH Notary commission as a non-attorney, visit bit.ly/BecomeNotaryOH.

Notaries are responsible for verifying a person’s identity, confirming they are aware of what they plan to sign, and that they are not being pressured to sign a document.

00:47 - Ohio Notary applicants must be 18 or older, live in the state, and have no disqualifying offenses on their record. If you meet the necessary requirements, you are ready to get started.

Here are the important steps it takes to become a Notary Public in OH:

01:05 - Get a criminal record check from an approved Webcheck® provider. When you receive your Webckeck® report, make sure there are no disqualifying offenses.
01:25 - Choose a state-approved education and testing vendor. Take the required 3-hour Notary education course and pass the exam.
01:38 - Create a user account on the Secretary of State's website. Complete the Notary application form online using the account created.
01:48 - Upload a PDF copy of your criminal records check, your class and test certificates, and an image of your signature. Pay the $15 submission fee.
02:00 - If you’re approved, your Notary commission certificate will be sent via email. The email will include instructions from the Secretary of State regarding your oath of office.
02:18 - Buy your official Ohio Notary stamp.

Access Ohio’s guidelines for becoming a Notary here: bit.ly/BecomeNotaryOH

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