BUTLER COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS

The Butler County Clerk of Courts is responsible for recording the Notary Public Commissions issued by the State of Ohio. Notaries are required to file their commission in their county of residence.

The fees charged for Notary filing and services are as follows:

In the State of Ohio, a Notary Public is a person appointed and commissioned by the governor to administer oaths required or authorized by law; take and certify depositions; take and certify acknowledgements of deeds, mortgages, liens, powers of attorney and other written instruments; and receive, make and record notorial protest.

Once commissioned, Notary Publics hold their office for 5 years, after which time their term may be renewed. They are authorized to perform their duties anywhere in the State of Ohio.  Attorneys admitted to the practice of law in the State of Ohio hold their offices indefinitely as a Notary Public.

In Butler County, the Bar Association provides information and educational materials about Notary Publics. The Bar Association also administers the examination that must be passed to obtain an Ohio Notary Pubic Commission. Additional information about the Butler County Bar Association's program is available in Instructions for Becoming a Notary.

Butler County Notary Public applicants are required to take a 25 question objective test over material contained in the Manual for Notary Publics.  When the applicant is ready to take the test, he or she must make an appointment by calling (513) 896-6671. The applicant is required to bring the completed and notarized Preliminary Application and Questionnaire for Notary, the Affidavit by Applicant for Appointment as a Notary Public. The testing fee of $55.00 for new applications or $40.00 fee  for renewals are payable by check or money order to the Butler County Bar Association at the time of his or her appointment.

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