Unlike other notary classes around the state, this is not just a boring regurgitation of Ohio statutes and legalese, by those who have never been in the REAL Ohio notary world.
It's taught by Roger Rill, President of the Ohio Society of Notaries, with over 45 years of Ohio notary experience. Roger was the co-author and driving force behind passage of the Ohio Notary Public Modernization Act that became effective law in September 2019, and which completely revamped and improved Ohio's notary system. Roger was honored by NNA as a 2019 National Notary Of The Year Special Honoree (see attachment). Learn from the best!
This is the opportunity to receive the full Ohio training you never had - with the best, and most comprehensive, Ohio notary seminar available; designed for Ohio notaries, by Ohio notaries.
We present this class all around the state, and you'll be surprised at how much you don't know, about what you don't know! Lack of notary knowledge could lead to errors, and potential liability exposure for both you and your library!
NOTE: We are an Authorized Provider of Ohio Notary Training/Testing for the Secretary of State. If your current commission expires within ONE YEAR of the class date, this session fulfills the Training Requirement for your renewal. The Ohio exam will also be given for NEW notary applicants - details below.
The class will be held at the following location:
Mansfield/Richland County Library, 43 West 3rd St., Mansfield 44903
Check-in for will begin at 10:15am, with class running from 11 am-2:15pm (may be a little longer with questions). Feel free to bring a lunch.
The exam will follow immediately for those NEW applicants
Exam will be given immediately after class for new applicants - takes about 30 minutes
A class description is in the link below, along with some additional Ohio info attachments you'll find helpful. If you don't know the FAQ answers, you are risking your commission, and potential liability, and you REALLY need to join us for this seminar! Please bring these documents to class!
Registration fee is $75, or $130 if also taking the new-applicant exam.
Checks/money orders are payable to Ohio Society of Notaries, and mailed to: OSN, 3959 Cedric Lane, Dublin, OH 43016. Deadline is October 19.
We much prefer pre-payment to minimize no-shows, and not have a long line at check-in. Payments of cash, check, or money order will be accepted at the door, but you MUST pre-register!! Receipts provided upon request. NO CREDIT CARDS.
You'll receive an email confirmation of your registration prior to class.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!! Please register ASAP as seats are limited. Reply to roger@ohionotaries.org or notary13@hotmail.com with name, years as notary, WHICH CLASS LOCATION YOU WANT TO ATTEND, and any particular issues you'd like discussed. If a current notary, please include your commission expiration date.
Importantly, include if you are a NEW notary applicant, or if your current commission expires before October 20, 2024! You'll be provided a class completion and/or exam certificate to submit to the Secretary of State to complete your training requirement.
Even if you can't join us, keep the attached Loose Certificates - you'll find they do come in handy!
It's a fun class, with lots of interaction and experiences from your classmates, which will include local mobile notaries. Swap business cards with other attendees and create your own network!
Feel free to also join our Ohio Notary Network forum Facebook Group, and hang out/chat with over 2000 other Buckeye notaries!
Call 614-336-7878 or email info@ohionotaries.org for any Ohio notary questions, anytime. We answer the phone and emails day or evening, 7 days a week, and the service is FREE! We're here for YOU - this is the ONLY such resource in the state!
Hope to see you on October 20th Other upcoming classes around the state will always appear on the Training Page of our website.
Roger Rill, President
Ohio Society of Notaries