Ohio Notary Services, LLC

www.becomeanohionotary.com

This site will go live on September 20, 2019

 

You may have heard that there are changes coming to Ohio’s notary public commissioning process beginning September 20.  Don’t worry Ohio Notary Services, LLC will be your place for education and testing under the new laws.  We’ve partnered with the Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Toledo and Ohio State bar associations to make the process seamless for you. With our statewide reach and traditional notary experience you can turn to us at www.becomeanohionotary.com. Lastly, if you want to become an Ohio e-notary public, Ohio Notary Services, LLC is THE ONLY source authorized by the Ohio Secretary of State to offer education and testing under the new laws. 

Starting September 20, please return to this site (www.becomeanohionotary.com) for all of your notary needs. This is how the process will work:

1. Apply to become an Ohio notary or e-notary via the Ohio Secretary of State’s Notary website at https://www.sos.state.oh.us/notary/  This process now includes a formal Bureau of Criminal Investigation criminal records check as required by law. Details can be found at the Secretary's website.
2. Next, return here. Create an account and select whether you want to take an in-person class and test or if you wish to do both online. Schedule an in-person class/test or immediately begin the online process. (Steps 1 and 2 can be done simultaneously!)
3. Attend the class or watch the online video. Once finished you will take the test either in-person or online. Once you pass, we'll provide you with what you need to inform the Secretary of State who will send your notary commission to you once the office approves your application. 
4. Visit www.becomeanohionotary.com for your notary supplies needs.

Under the new law, renewing a notary commission may begin up to 90 days in advance. Visit the Secretary of State website to begin the process then return here and get started with the new renewal class.

The new notary law also established fixed fees for acquiring or renewing your notary commission:

Traditional Notaries:

• New applicants (non-attorney)
  • $15 Application Fee to the Secretary of State
  • $130 to www.becomeanohionotary.com for the education and test
• New applicants (attorney)
  • $15 Application Fee to the Secretary of State
  • $75 to www.becomeanohionotary.com for the education
• Renewals (non-attorney)
  • $15 Application Fee to the Secretary of State
  • $45 to www.becomeanohionotary.com for the education

Electronic Notaries:

• New applicants
  • $20 Application Fee to the Secretary of State
  • $250 to www.becomeanohionotary.com for the education and test
• Renewals
  • $20 Application Fee to the Secretary of State
  • $160 to www.becomeanohionotary.com for the education

We’ll look forward to serving you on September 20!