Appointment and Commissioning
An Ohio resident or a nonresident attorney who is licensed to practice law in Ohio and has a principal office in Ohio, who is at least 18 years old may apply to be commissioned as a notary public by completing the following steps.
First, obtain a criminal record check, current within six months of application. Check the report to ensure that it shows no disqualifying offenses. (Note: Attorney applicants licensed to practice law in Ohio are exempt from this requirement).
Contact an authorized education and testing provider for a three-hour class and pass a test. (Note: Attorney applicants licensed to practice law in Ohio are exempt from taking the test).
Select File Online to submit your application to our office. Your application will require you to provide your email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and then you must upload a copy of your criminal record check, certificates from the education and testing provider to show successful completion of the program and test, and an image of your signature. Attachments must be uploaded as PDFs. The fee to submit is $15.00.