This document will provide a guide to the rules and regulations for the preparation and approval of survey plats and legal descriptions. Signing – A quit claim deed in Ohio is required to be signed in the presence of a notary public.Statute – R.C. § 5302.11. Sources. Obtain an Application Form: Download the notary application from the Ohio Secretary of State's website. Cuyahoga County Fiduciary Deed Form. Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.