Notary Public Definitions

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AFFIANT
Person who swears the fact(s) in an affidavit are true.
JURAT
Notary Public's certification on the document that the affiant appeared before him.
ACKNOWLEDGOR
Person who swears that the document was freely signed.
DEPONENT
Person who is examined under oath at a deposition
R.C. $$ 147.01
Means Ohio Revised Code Chapter 147 Section 01
IN ORDER FOR A PERSON TO QUALIFY AS NOTARY PUBLIC HE/SHE MUST:
-Be 18 years of age -Be citizen of Ohio/ Non-Attorney
BEFORE YOU CAN BECOME A NOTARY PUBLIC, YOU MUST PRODUCE WHAT FORMS TO CLERK OF COUNTY COURTS.
-Statement that the applicant is of good moral character -Statement the applicant is a citizen of Ohio
HOW LONG DOES A NOTARY PUBLIC'S COMMISSION LAST?
5 YEARS, MUST RENEW WITH $15.00 FEE BUT NO EXAM IS NECASSARY.
CAN A NOTARY PUBLIC USE HIS COMMISSION AFTER PASSING EXAM.
YES, BUT NOT UNTIL THE COMMISSION HAS BEEN FILED WITH CLERK OF COURT COMMON PLEAS.
IF A NOTARY PUBLIC IS CHARGED WITH COMMITTING OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT, WHAT HAPPENS?
The misconduct must be proven by a hearing before the court of common pleas.
BEFORE ENTERING UPON THE DISCHARGE OF HIS DUTIES A NOTARY PUBLIC MUST WHAT?
Provide himself with the seal fo a notary public.
SEAL DISCUSSION
-Every notary public must have seal -Notary public's seal may not be revoked by creditor
WHICH IS PREFERRED BY STATE FOR NOTARY PUBLIC SEAL?
Embrosser is impressive but state of Ohio prefers ink stamp with Ohio seal.
WHO MAINTAINS RECORD OF COMMISSIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLICS?
The Secretary of State of Ohio records notary public commissions.
DISCUSSION CERTIFIED COPY OF COMMISSION.
If court requires record of notary public commission the clerk of county courts must provide this.