We’re super hero’s! Just kidding! Contrary to popular belief, the powers and jurisdictions of Notaries Public are not limitless.
The General Provisions of the Ohio Revised Code Governing Notaries Public states the following:
A notary public may, throughout the state, administer oaths required or authorized by law, take and certify depositions, take and certify acknowledgements of deeds, mortgages, liens, powers of attorney, and other instruments of writing, and receive, make, and record notarial protests. In taking depositions, the notary public shall have the power that is by law vested in judges of county courts to compel the attendance of witnesses and punish them for refusing to testify. Sheriffs and constables are required to serve and return all process issued by notaries public in the taking of depositions. (R.C. 147.07)
In laymen’s terms, Notaries can notarize the signature on documents and take depositions anywhere in the state in which they are commissioned. Sometimes that can get a little confusing so below are the answers to our frequently asked questions.
FAQ:
If the document is from another state or country can you still notarize it? Yes, we can.
If the document is going out of the country, can you still notarize it? Yes, we can notarize your signature but more than likely it will need to be sent to the SOS for Apostille…we’ll cover exactly what that is in another post.
If the deposition takes place in another state and is done by phone or video conference can you still swear me in? Absolutely.
If there is a topic or question that we haven’t covered, please feel free to call/text/or email us at any time.