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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
315 Maple Avenue; Hamilton, Ohio 45011. The test usually takes about
1/2 hour to complete and meter parking is available in front of our office.
IF YOU ARE RENEWING YOUR COMMISSION:
Print and complete
the application andaffidavit found at the
bottom of this page, have your signature notarized on both forms
, and return them to The Butler County Bar Association; 315 Maple Avenue, Ohio 45011. It is your responsibility to ensure the forms are legible.
Also, enclose
your check or money order for $40.00made
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