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IF YOU ARE OBTAINING A NEW COMMISSION:
Study MANUAL 1 and MANUAL 2 found at the
bottom of this page. You will be required to take a 25-question objective test over material
contained in the pamphlet. A score of 72% is required to pass. If you fail the test, you must
wait 30 days to retake at a cost of $5.00.
When you feel that you are ready to take the
Notary test, please call (513)896-6671 for an appointment. Tests are administered Monday thru Thursday
between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM by appointment only. At the time you take the examination, please bring with you:
- $55.00 cash or a check or money order payable to: Butler County Bar Association
- The application and affidavit (printable copies found at the bottom of this page) Both
forms MUST be completed and notarized BEFORE
your appointment. It is your responsibility to ensure the forms are legible.
- You must provide a valid driver’s license or state i.d. and a recent
bill or paystub with your name and current address clearly imprinted.
You will be taking the test at the Butler County
Bar Association office located at the Key Bank Building; 6 South Second Street, Suite 720; Hamilton, Ohio 45011.
The test usually takes about 1/2 hour to complete and meter parking is available around the Key Bank Building.
IF YOU ARE RENEWING YOUR COMMISSION:
Print and complete the application and affidavit
found at the bottom of this page, have your signature notarized on both forms, and return them to The Butler
County Bar Association; 6 South Second Street, Suite 720; Hamilton, Ohio 45011. It is your responsibility to
ensure the forms are legible.
Also, enclose your check or money order
for $40.00 made out to: Butler County Bar
Association. We will process your application, obtain the necessary judicial signature on the state
application, and return it to you with further instructions.
NEW COMMISSIONS AND RENEWALS:
Please note: The entire process may take five to six weeks.
At a later date you will be instructed to pay an additional fee of $15.00 to obtain your commission certificate from
the Ohio Secretary of State and a $5.00 fee to record your commission at the Clerk of Courts office.
If you have any questions, please call the BCBA
office at (513)896-6671.
AFFIDAVIT
APPLICATION
NOTARY MANUAL 1
NOTARY MANUAL 2