Attend an Ohio notary class and exam online from the convenience of your home or office to receive your notary public commission.
6 Steps to Becoming a Notary in Ohio
Step 1
Meet the state's requirements:
- At least 18 years old
- Legal Ohio resident
- No disqualifying criminal convictions
Step 2
Get a Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) background check.
Step 3
Take our online notary training course, pass the exam, and receive your certificate of completion.
Step 4
Create an account on the Ohio Secretary of State's website, upload the required documents and submit your application.
Step 5
Receive your commission via email.
Step 6
Return to Ohio Notary Services to purchase your official notary seal and other supplies. Enjoy FREE standard shipping on all notary supplies bundles with code "FREE"!
Sign-Up for Our Online Ohio Notary Course
If you meet the states requirements and obtained a Bureau of Criminal Investigation background check, register for our state-approved online notary class to begin your journey to becoming an Ohio notary!
No Law Degree Needed – Get Certified in Just 3 Hours!
- Meet Ohio's Requirements: Complete the 3-hour notary course and pass the exam – all online!
- Fast & Convenient: Self-paced learning from anywhere with an internet connection.
- Affordable: Certification for $130.
Please Note: Failure to pass the required test automatically triggers a State-mandated 30-day waiting period before the applicant can apply to retake the exam. Ohio Notary Services is prohibited from waiving this legal requirement. If an applicant fails the exam a second time, the applicant must restart the Ohio Notary process with a new application including fee.
Are You a Licensed Attorney?
The process for receiving your notary public commission is different if you are an Ohio-licensed attorney with a primary practice in the state. Learn about the education requirements and register for an attorney-specific notary course today.
Advance Your Career as an Ohio Notary Public (Commission Required)
If you wish to become an online remote notary (RON) or notary signing agent (NSA), you MUST be commissioned as a "traditional" Ohio Notary Public or in the process of becoming one to pursue these additional notary certifications and authorizations.
Ohio Notary Services is a partnership of the Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Ohio State and Toledo bar associations.
We are the ONLY entity authorized by the state to provide education and testing for Remote Online Notary (RON) authorization.
Still Have Questions?
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