Ohio Notary Practice Exam

Whom must a notary notify if changing his/her address?

1. The Notary Commission Clerk in Columbus, Ohio and, if moving out of county, the Clerk of Courts in the new county

2. The local post office only

3. The state governor

4. No notification is required

The correct answer is: The Notary Commission Clerk in Columbus, Ohio and, if moving out of county, the Clerk of Courts in the new county

A notary must notify the Notary Commission Clerk in Columbus, Ohio and the Clerk of Courts in the new county if they change their address. This is because the Notary Commission Clerk is responsible for maintaining the records of all notaries in the state, and the Clerk of Courts in the new county needs to update their records to reflect the notary's new location. Additionally, a notary is required to update their official certificate of appointment with their new address. Option B is incorrect because simply notifying the post office is not sufficient and can result in a notary not receiving important correspondence related to their commission. Option C is incorrect because the state governor does not need to be notified of a notary's change of address. Option D is incorrect because notaries are required by law to notify the appropriate authorities of any changes to their address.