As stated in R.C. 147.141(A)(13), a notary public shall not notarize a signature on a document if the document is incomplete or blank. You may notarize a document that does not have pre-printed notarial wording as long as the signer tells you what type of notarization is needed.In Ohio, notaries are not permitted to directly certify, or affix a seal to, copies of documents, photographs, or anything else not involving a signature. Any notary public may obtain an electronic seal and an electronic signature for the purposes of notarizing documents under this section. Proofs of execution are one of the only times a document signer does not appear before a Notary to have their signature notarized. This article will delve into the ins and outs of identification for notarization in Ohio. It'll help shed light on the legal requirements. Notarize for a signer whom you do not know without proper identification. Sign the document (a document can be found to be invalid without your signature). This booklet serves as a general guideline; it does not cover every specific aspect of notarizing certificates of title.
