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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Remote/electronic notarization (OH): practice questions

Our Notary Public bank has 11 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1 · Ohio

What must an Ohio notary complete before being authorized to perform online notarizations?

  1. A one-hour online course with no test required
  2. A six-hour education program and a passing test
  3. Nothing beyond holding a current commission
  4. A two-hour education program and a passing test
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D. A two-hour education program and a passing test — Ohio Rev. Code 147.63(B)(1); Ohio Adm. Code 111:6-1-03(D)(2).

Question 2 · Ohio

May an Ohio notary without online authorization notarize an electronic document signed in the notary's physical presence?

  1. Yes, but only after paying the Secretary of State an online authorization fee
  2. No; electronic documents may be notarized only by authorized online notaries
  3. No; Ohio notaries may notarize only paper documents in a physical presence
  4. Yes; any notary may obtain an electronic seal and signature for that purpose
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D. Yes; any notary may obtain an electronic seal and signature for that purpose — Ohio Rev. Code 147.591(B)(1), (D); 147.631(A)(2).

Question 3 · Ohio

Which notarial act may an Ohio online notary NOT perform as an online notarization?

  1. Administering an oath or affirmation
  2. Taking or certifying a deposition
  3. Taking an acknowledgment of a deed
  4. Executing a jurat on an affidavit
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B. Taking or certifying a deposition — Ohio Rev. Code 147.64(A)(3).

Question 4 · Ohio

What information may an Ohio online notary NOT record in the electronic journal?

  1. The fee charged
  2. The principal's jurisdiction
  3. A Social Security number
  4. The principal's address
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C. A Social Security number — Ohio Rev. Code 147.65(C).

Question 5 · Ohio

After an Ohio online authorization expires, how long must the Secretary of State or approved repository keep the electronic journal?

  1. Ten years
  2. Three years
  3. Five years
  4. Seven years
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A. Ten years — Ohio Rev. Code 147.65(F)(2); 147.66(E)(3).

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