"Beyond the Stamp - Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public" (LIVE! In-Person

Hello Southeast Ohio librarians! We're continuing our statewide tour of in-person notary classes in NELSONVILLE! Numerous libraries are providing courtesy notary services to their patrons, and proper training is essential.

The Ohio Society of Notaries is the professional association for Ohio notaries, dedicated to awareness, education, and advocacy for Ohio's 220,000 notaries, and the important role they play in protecting our citizens. We have been THE primary resource for Ohio notary information since 2009. Visit us at www.ohionotaries.org 

In cooperation with SERLS, we are again presenting our popular advanced Ohio notary seminar "Beyond the Stamp - Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public" updated with Ohio's new notary laws. 

This in-person class will be held December 12 in Nelsonville.

This is THE best, longest-running, and most comprehensive Ohio notary training available, and is particularly valuable for LIBRARIANS providing notary services to their patrons as a community service. We have trained hundreds of Ohio librarians statewide, in cooperation with the NEO, NORWELD, SWON, and SERLS districts.

Unlike other notary classes around the state, this is not just a boring regurgitation of Ohio statutes and legalese (where you can't even ask questions), by those who have never been in the REAL Ohio notary world. It's essential, timely information to meet the challenges of today's 21^st Century Ohio notary world!

It's taught by Roger Rill, President of the Ohio Society of Notaries, with over 45 years of Ohio notary experience. Roger was the co-author and driving force behind passage of the Ohio Notary Public Modernization Act that became effective law in September 2019, and which completely revamped and improved Ohio's notary system. Roger was honored by NNA as a 2019 National Notary Of The Year Special Honoree (see attachment). Learn from the best! 

This is the opportunity to receive the full Ohio training you never had - with the best, and most comprehensive, Ohio notary seminar available; designed for Ohio notaries, by Ohio notaries. We present this class to librarians all around the state, and you'll be surprised at how much you don't know, about what you don't know! Lack of notary knowledge could lead to errors, and potential liability exposure for both your staff notary and your library!

NOTE: We are also an Authorized Provider of Ohio Notary Training/Testing for the Secretary of State. If your current commission expires within ONE YEAR of the class date, this session fulfills the Training Requirement for your renewal. The Ohio exam will also be given for NEW notary applicants - details below.

The class will be held at Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville 45764

Check-in will begin at 1045am, with class running from 1130am - 245pm (may be a little longer with questions). The exam will follow immediately for those NEW notary applicants). 

Feel free to bring a lunch.

A class description is attached, along with some additional Ohio info attachments you'll find helpful. If you don't know the FAQ answers, you are risking your commission, and potential liability, and you REALLY need to join us for this seminar!  Please bring the attachments to class!

Registration fee is $75, or $130 if also taking the new-applicant exam. 

Checks/money orders are payable to Ohio Society of Notaries, and mailed to: OSN, 3959 Cedric Lane, Dublin, OH 43016. Deadline is December 11. 

We much prefer pre-payment to minimize no-shows, and not have a long line at check-in. Payments of cash, check, or money order will be accepted at the door, but you MUST pre-register!! Receipts provided upon request. NO CREDIT CARDS.

You'll receive a detailed email confirmation of your registration a few days prior to class.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!! Please register ASAP as seats may be limited. Reply to roger@ohionotaries.org or notary13@hotmail.com with name, years as notary (or new), and any particular issues you'd like discussed. If a current notary, please include your commission expiration date. 

Importantly, include if you are a NEW notary applicant, or if your current commission expires before December 12, 2024! 

You'll be provided a class completion and/or exam certificate to submit to the Secretary of State to complete your new or renewal training requirement.

Even if you can't join us, keep the attached Loose Certificates - you'll find they do come in handy!   

It's a fun class, with lots of interaction and experiences from your classmates, which will include local mobile notaries. Swap business cards with other attendees and create your own notary network! 

Feel free to also join our Ohio Notary Network forum Facebook Group, and hang out/chat with over 2300 other Buckeye notaries! 

Call 614-336-7878 or email info@ohionotaries.org for any Ohio notary questions, anytime. We answer the phone and emails day or evening, 7 days a week, and the service is FREE! We're here for YOU - this is the ONLY such resource in the state! 

Hope to see you December 12! Other upcoming classes around the state will always appear on the Training Page of our website. 

Roger Rill, President

Ohio Society of Notaries

www.ohionotaries.org