The Notary Modernization Act took effect on September 20, 2019. Under this law, all applications for notary commissions, renewals, online authorizations and updates to contact information must submit an application electronically to the secretary of state.

The renewal application must be submitted within the three-month window prior to the expiration date. To renew, you must complete the following steps. An applicant must first obtain a criminal record check, current within six months of the renewal application.

Renew: To renew, notaries must follow a similar process as above. However, they must take a one-hour class (instead of taking a three-hour class and passing a test). An updated criminal record check is required. Notaries public may apply to renew their commission beginning three months prior to its expiration. If the notary’s commission

All applications for new notary commissions, renewal applications, online authorizations, amendments and resignations must be filed electronically here: notary.ohiosos.gov. If you have an active notary commission, please create a user account to ensure you receive email reminders prior to the expiration of your commission.

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.

An existing notary must take a one-hour class to renew an active commission. Non-attorney notary applicants must submit a BCI Criminal Records Check report with a new notary application and renewal application.

A non-attorney must file an Ohio criminal records check (BCI Report), no more than six months old, with an application for a new notary commission or when renewing a notary commission.

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A non-attorney must file an Ohio criminal records check, no more than six months old, with an application for a new notary commission or when renewing a notary commission. The Secretary of State’s Office must reject an application if the criminal records check lists a disqualifying offense or is older than six months.

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