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OH SB130

Bill

Status

Enrolled

12/11/2024

Primary Sponsor

Steve Wilson

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Origin

Senate

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio notary public laws to require criminal records checks, educational programs, and testing for notary applicants (with exceptions for attorneys and peace officers).

  • Authorizes online notarizations through live two-way audio-video conferencing, with notaries able to charge up to $25-30 for online notarial acts plus up to $10 technology fee.

  • Establishes new notarial act requirements including acknowledgments, jurats, and identity verification standards using personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence.

  • Requires notaries to maintain electronic commission with Secretary of State and creates disciplinary procedures for violations including revocation of commissions.

  • Modifies Ohio Secretary of State fees for various business filings, including limited liability company organization fees remaining at $99, and clarifies merger certificate requirements.

Legislative Description

Regards notaries public; limited liability companies; fees

State and Local Government : State Government

Last Action

Passed

12/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice11/12/2024
Small Business and Economic Opportunity6/28/2023

Full Bill Text

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