Information about the Ohio Notary Commission. The Ohio Secretary of State's office commissions and maintains records of all notaries public in Ohio.Ohio Notary Institute, Phone number: 614.336.7878. Notary public oath and bond (oath filing). Be sure to submit your oath of office and notary bond within 30 calendar days of your commission's starting date. Applicants for an Ohio Notary Public commission are required to take a threehour Notary training course from a stateapproved education and testing provider. The answer generally is "no" — Notary commissions are not transferable between states. Our comprehensive Notary Class and Exam package is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel in this rewarding field. The commission provides resources to help notaries and people interested in becoming notaries. Check out our sustainability report.