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Education and Testing Information and Authorized Providers
Applications for notary public commissions, renewals, online authorizations and online authorization renewals require education and/or testing. The Secretary of State has approved the authorized providers listed below to administer the education program and test, when required. Applicants must directly contact and pay the required fee to the authorized provider for the education and/or testing required (see chart below for details). The authorized provider will provide a certification upon the completion of the required education and testing which the applicant must submit with the application to the Secretary of State. Renewal applicants may complete the one-hour education class up to 12 months prior to the expiration of their commission and the education certificate will be valid upon filing the renewal application no earlier than three months prior to the expiration of the commission.
Note: Non-attorneys are required to submit a criminal records check when applying for a commission or a renewal. Applicants should obtain the criminal records check prior to completing the education and test to ensure there are no reports of a disqualifying offense, which would prohibit the applicant from obtaining or renewing a commission. Fees paid to the authorized provider are non-refundable even if the commission or renewal application is rejected by the Secretary of State.
Education and Testing Requirements and Fees
| Filing Type | Fee paid directly to the Authorized Provider | Education Hours Required | Test Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Non-attorney Initial Application |
$130 |
3 |
Yes |
|
Attorney Initial Application |
$75 |
3 |
No |
|
Non-attorney Renewal |
$45 |
1 |
No |
|
Online authorization application for non-attorney and attorney notary public |
$250 |
2 |
Yes |
|
Online authorization renewal for non-attorney and attorney notary public |
$160 |
1 |
No |
Authorized Education and Testing Providers
THE FOLLOWING PROVIDERS OFFER THE EDUCATION AND TESTING PROGRAM REQUIRED TO OBTAIN YOUR NOTARY COMMISSION OR TO RENEW YOUR COMMISSION
| Authorized Providers | Contact Information | Description of Services |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County Clerk of Courts | 110 West Main Street West Union, Ohio 45693 Phone Number: 937.544.2344 Email: [email protected] Website: www.adamscountycourts.com |
In person education/testing in Adams County |
|
Butler County Bar Association |
315 Maple Avenue |
In person education/testing in Butler County |
|
Clermont County Notary Commission |
270 E. Main Street, RM A201, |
In person education/testing in Clermont County |
|
Columbus Bar Association |
175 S. Third Street, Suite 1100 |
Online education/testing and In person education/testing in Franklin County |
|
Lake County Bar Association |
Courthouse West Annex |
In person education/testing in Lake County |
|
Mahoning County Bar Association |
114 E. Front St. #100
|
Online education available for the renewal class and in person education/testing for the renewal class and education/testing for a new notary commission in Mahoning County |
|
National Notary Association |
Phone number: 800.876.6827 |
Online education/testing |
| Ohio Notary Institute | Phone number: 614.336.7878 Email: [email protected] |
In person education/testing services in Central Ohio |
|
Become an Ohio Notary! owned by Ohio Notary Services, LLC |
57 South Broadway – Second Floor |
Online education/testing |
| Stark County Bar Association |
400 Courtyard Centre Building |
Online education/testing and In person education/testing |
| Tuscarawas County Law Library |
125 East High Avenue |
In person education/testing in Tuscarawas County |
|
Warren County Law Library |
Warren County Law Library |
In person education/testing in Warren County |
THE FOLLOWING PROVIDER OFFERS THE EDUCATION AND TESTING PROGRAM REQUIRED TO OBTAIN YOUR AUTHORIZATION TO PERFORM ONLINE NOTARIZATIONS OR TO RENEW YOUR AUTHORIZATION FOR ONLINE NOTARIZATIONS
|
Ohio Notary Services, LLC |
57 South Broadway – Second Floor |
Online education/testing |