Become an Ohio Notary Public

The Columbus Bar has been processing notary applications for over 60 years and is an authorized education and testing provider for traditional notaries under the Ohio Notary Public Modernization Act.

We provide notary education and testing for the entire state of Ohio.

Apply for a Notary Commission

We have everything you need to prepare your application for the Ohio Secretary of State - from your background check and required education and testing to your stamps and supplies.

Select your application type to get started:

Notary Course Access Step-by-Step Instructions

Stamps & Supplies

The CBA provides quality notary supplies (stamps, seals, embossers, stamp pads, etc.) through our approved vendor. Please wait to order your stamp until you have completed your application with the Secretary of State and received your commission number. The name on your stamp should appear as it does on your commission. Click here to order stamps and supplies.

Notary Errors & Omissions Insurance

Notary Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance is essentially "liability" coverage designed to protect your personal and professional assets in the event you make a mistake as a Notary that causes your client to suffer financial loss. The Columbus Bar provides E&O insurance through respected insurer RLI. Click here for more information.