If you're interested in how to notarize a document in Ohio, you'll want to check out this 10-step checklist. A state of Ohio notary public needs to be familiar with this checklist to ensure the process goes smoothly.

What is a Notary Signing Agent (NSA)?

A Notary Signing Agent is a Notary who has special expertise to handle and notarize loan papers. You should know where the borrower signs, what the documents mean, and how you complete a loan signing. ​ As a loan signing agent, it is your job to be sure the borrower feels comfortable signing and filling out the loan documents.  Consider additional signing agent education/certification to add to your resume.

How to Create a Profile as an Existing Notary:

Go to:  https://notary.ohiosos.gov/

Click:  “Create a User Account”

Click:  “Create User Account”

See full post for more information.

How to Renew a Notary Commission

A notary commission must be renewed during the three month window leading up to the expiration date of the commission.  If the commission has expired, then a renewal is not permitted and instead a new notary commission application is required.

If you are considering become an Ohio Remote Online Notary Public, here are some benefits you may not have considered...

We are often asked a question similar to "As an Ohio notary public, may I notarize a document for my son-in-law, who is in South Dakota?

Interested in learning how remote online notarization works? 

We've been asked many times for a recommendation for a remote online notary platform. We're excited to announce that we are now able to make a recommendation that we believe will help Ohio's online notaries.

Ohio Notary Services, LLC (ONS) today announced its selection of SIGNiX as its exclusive remote online notarization (RON) partner. ONS is the Ohio Secretary of State’s sole authorized provider for RON education and testing to over 130,000 notaries in the State of Ohio.

Ohio Notary Services welcomes Ted Dahmus to our Blog! Ted is an Ohio Notary Public and is authorized as an Ohio Online Notary. Over the next few days Ted will share his experience selecting and using an online notary platform...this is his second post.

How the ID dual process verification works for remote online notary acts

What are the benefits of hiring a remote online notary vs. in-person? If you're interested in becoming an Ohio Notary Public, you'll want to learn more about remote notary public service.