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Renew as an
Ohio Notary

Thousands of Ohio Notaries have successfully renewed their commissions with our help! Let us guide you through the renewal process and help you meet all state requirements.

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Simplify the process of renewing your Ohio Notary Public commission.

Choose any of our all-inclusive Notary packages and get exactly what’s needed to renew your Notary Public commission. Just looking for training? Get it here. Please note, training is available to Ohio residents only.

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Pass your Criminal Records Check

Pass a state-required Criminal Records Check within 6 months of applying for renewal through an authorized provider.

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Get your Training and Supplies Together

Get all your state-required supplies, including your online renewal training and official seal stamp, in any of our all-inclusive Notary packages.

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Complete the Application Process

Visit the Secretary of State's website to complete your Notary renewal application online and pay the required application fee.

Five years of expert support included

Access to our NNA Hotline is included in every Notary renewal package for your entire 5-year commission! When you have a notarization question, just reach out via phone or email for expert answers.

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Checklist: Ohio Notary Commission Renewal Process

Checklist: Ohio Notary Public Renewal Process

Review the state requirements and step-by-step instructions to renew your Ohio Notary commission.

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What to know when renewing as an Ohio Notary Public.

What to know when renewing as an Ohio Notary Public.

  • You’ll need another background check. Yes, another criminal records check is needed to renew your commission. You can find an authorized WebCheck location through the Ohio Attorney General’s Website.
  • Your training is just an hour long. When you first became an Ohio Notary, you had to take a three-hour training course and an exam. The continuing education requirement is a one-hour course, and there is no Ohio Notary renewal test needed.
  • Submit everything on time! Once you receive your Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) background check, you have six months to submit your completed renewal application through the Ohio Secretary of State’s website.
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