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Key Facts: OH Notary Exam
$130
Education + Exam Fee (plus $15 SOS filing)
Ohio Secretary of State (2026)
5 years
Commission Term
Ohio Notary Law
80%
Passing Score (24/30)
OH SOS
30
Exam Questions
OH SOS
18+
Minimum Age
OH SOS
3 hours
Education Required
OH SOS
For 2026, Ohio requires a 3-hour education course and a 30-question proctored exam with an 80% passing score (24/30 correct). The $130 fee covers both education and testing. Immediate results are provided. If you fail, you must wait 30 days to retake; a second failure requires restarting the entire application. The 5-year commission term is one of the longest in the nation. Ohio notaries must be 18+ and Ohio residents.
Sample OH Notary Practice Questions
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1What is the PRIMARY role of a notary public in Ohio?
2What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public in Ohio?
3Which of the following is a notary public in Ohio authorized to do?
4How long is a notary public commission valid in Ohio?
5Which Ohio state agency oversees notary public commissions?
6What is required to identify a signer who does not have acceptable identification?
7What is an acknowledgment?
8What is a jurat?
9What must a notary do BEFORE performing a notarial act?
10When may a notary refuse to perform a notarization?
About the OH Notary Exam
Ohio requires a mandatory 3-hour education course and a 30-question closed-book computer-based exam with an 80% passing score. Licensed Ohio attorneys are exempt from the exam but must still complete the education course. Authorized education providers administer both the course and exam.
Exam sponsor: Ohio Secretary of State / Authorized Providers. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
30 questions
Time Limit
1 hour
Passing Score
80%
Reported exam pass rate: Varies. Closed-book computer-based exam; question count varies by authorized provider Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
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Commission, Eligibility, and Application
Age/residency requirements, $15 SOS filing fee, BCI background check, 5-year commission term
Notarial Acts and Procedures
Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths/affirmations, copy certifications, personal appearance requirements
Identity Verification and Refusal
Personal knowledge, satisfactory evidence, credible witness requirements, fraud prevention refusal triggers
Fee Limits and Record Keeping
Maximum fees ($5 acknowledgments, $5 jurats), journal requirements, seal specifications
Ethics, Conflicts, and Prohibited Acts
Unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, liability and complaints
Preparing for the OH Notary Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80%
- Exam length: 30 questions
- Time limit: 1 hour
- Exam / certification fees: $130 (education + exam) Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ohio require a notary exam?
Yes. Ohio requires a mandatory 3-hour education course and a 30-question closed-book exam with an 80% passing score (24/30). Licensed Ohio attorneys are exempt from the exam but must still complete the education course.
What is the maximum fee an Ohio notary can charge?
The maximum fee for an acknowledgment is $5 per signature. For a jurat, the maximum is also $5 per signature.
How long is an Ohio notary commission?
An Ohio notary commission is valid for 5 years — one of the longer terms in the nation. Notaries must renew before expiration.
What notarial acts can an Ohio notary perform?
Ohio notaries can perform acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, affirmations, and copy certifications. Remote Online Notarization (RON) is also permitted.
Does Ohio require a notary bond?
Ohio does not require a surety bond for notaries. Errors and omissions insurance is optional but recommended.