All forms must be submitted in duplicate. Documents in a foreign language must have a Notary Public jurat or acknowledgement in English or an additional page will be attached.One of the functions of the Ohio Secretary of State is to issue Apostilles and Authentications. The Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts and Court of Common Pleas have established standards and requirements for E-Filing. Some of these are listed below. Please visit our Ohio Paternity website for additional information, useful resources, and answers to frequently asked questions. If we start processing your application, we'll send you an acknowledgement of receipt letter or email with an application number. To ensure we can help you promptly please use the "Download" button to obtain and complete the Application for Certified Copies before arrival. All applications for new notary commissions, renewal applications, online authorizations, amendments and resignations must be filed electronically here.