Ohio Notary Public Exam — All Questions

Which element must an Ohio notary stamp include?

• a.The signer's photo
• b.The notary's home address
• c.The notary's name, 'Notary Public,' 'State of Ohio,' and commission expiration date✓
• d.The county sheriff's seal

The Ohio stamp must show the notary's name as commissioned, 'Notary Public,' 'State of Ohio,' and the commission expiration date, and be photographically reproducible. Ohio commissions under the Modernization Act are statewide, so the stamp identifies the state, not a single county.

If an Ohio notary's stamp is lost or stolen, the notary should:

• a.Notify the Secretary of State✓
• b.Do nothing
• c.Keep using a copy
• d.Notify only the buyer of the stamp

A lost or stolen stamp should be reported to the Ohio Secretary of State to guard against fraudulent use. The stamp must be kept secure, used only by the notary, and destroyed or safeguarded when the commission ends.