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New state requirements. We can help!
In 2019, Ohio notary laws changed, bringing new requirements and opportunities for Ohio notaries public
The Akron Bar Association no longer conducts notary classes or tests. Instead, please visit Ohio Notary Services for all of your Ohio notary needs. We created Ohio Notary Services as a way of managing the law changes from 2019, so while the name is different, it really is us! It is a one-stop shop for meeting all the new education and testing requirements to earn or renew your traditional notary commission and become authorized as an online notary public in Ohio. Because of our unique partnership with other bar associations we are the most experienced notary education provider in the state.
Renew Your Notary Commission
We’ve got you covered there, too. Complete all your required training online. You can renew existing commissions with us up to 90 days in advance.
New Notary Law Checklist
- Step 1 - Obtain a formal Bureau of Criminal Investigation records check (BCI) current within six months of application. Visit https://bit.ly/2kH0pfn for information on obtaining the records check. If the records check does not contain disqualifying offenses, then the applicant may proceed to the next step. (Use BCI Code: 147.22 which MUST appear on the report and have it sent to you.)
- Step 2 - Visit www.becomeanohionotary.com. Create an account and select whether you want to take an in-person class and test (if required) or if you wish to do both online.
- Step 3 - Watch the online video and take the test (if required.) Upon verifying successful completion of both Ohio Notary Services will provide you with a certificate for submission to the Secretary of State.
- Step 4 - Visit https://www.sos.state.oh.us/notary/#gref and select File Online to create an account and submit your application.
- Step 5 - Return to www.becomeanohionotary.com when you receive your notary commission to purchase all of your notary supplies and purchase Errors and Omissions Insurance. For a limited time, new notaries receive FREE SHIPPING on notary bundles after successfully passing the test.
Visit www.becomeanohionotary.com to get started.
Become an Online Notary
As of September 20, 2019, Ohio law allows for the online notarization of documents by authorized online notaries public. Save yourself, your company and those seeking to have something notarized time and money with this new designation.
Ohio Notary Services is the Ohio Secretary of State’s ONLY authorized provider for training and testing to become a remote online notary as well as a traditional notary public.
About Ohio Notary Services
Ohio Notary Services, LLC is a unique, joint venture by the Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Toledo and Ohio State bar associations to help you meet all your notary education and testing requirements under the new law. We bring extensive notary expertise and experience, statewide reach and unmatched convenience.