Ohio Notary Public Exam — All Questions

Before performing online notarizations in Ohio, a notary must:

• a.Do nothing extra
• b.Hold a traditional commission, obtain online-notary authorization, and use an approved provider✓
• c.Give up traditional notarization
• d.Become an attorney

An Ohio notary must first hold a traditional commission, then apply for separate online-notary authorization, complete any required training, and use an approved online provider with audio-video technology, identity proofing, and a tamper-evident electronic seal.

An Ohio online notarization uses which identity method in addition to credential analysis?

• a.A mailed ID
• b.No identity check
• c.Identity proofing (knowledge-based authentication) or personal knowledge✓
• d.A social media login

Ohio online notarization relies on credential analysis of the ID plus identity proofing (such as knowledge-based authentication) or the notary's personal knowledge of the signer, all over real-time audio-video, with the act recorded and retained.