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Connect with a commissioned notary online in 8 minutes. Legally recognized under Ohio Rev. Code §147.64, 24/7, from any device — no driving, no printing, no office hours.

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Why Ohioans choose BlueNotary

Remote Online Notarization has been legal in Ohio since 2019. We built the platform compliant with Ohio Rev. Code Chapter 147 (Notaries Public and Commissioners) — so every signature holds up.

Built for Ohio statute

Registered for Online Notarization under §147.63, with a state-issued electronic seal and compliant audit journal for every session.

Compliant with Ohio Rev. Code §147.64

ID + biometric face match

Two-factor ID: government ID scan + dynamic KBA questions from public records. Meets the state's satisfactory-evidence standard.

SOC 2 Type II · 256-bit TLS · biometric liveness check

10-year session recording

Every notarization is audio-video recorded and stored in a tamper-evident journal for 10 years, the Ohio statutory standard.

AV recording · audit trail · e-journal
Legal · since 2018

Yes, online notarization is legal in Ohio.

Ohio authorized Remote Online Notarization with SB 263, effective September 20, 2019. A document notarized online by a Ohio-commissioned notary has the same legal effect as one notarized in person — and is accepted by Ohio county clerks, banks, title companies, and the courts.

SB 263 (2018) Ohio Rev. Code §147.64 Ohio Admin. Code 111-7 UETA compliant
"A notary public may perform an online notarization by means of audio-video communication for any principal who is located within the territory of the United States."
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Ohio Government Code §147.64
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Documents

Notarize hundreds of Ohio documents

From a Survivorship Deed for a Cincinnati closing to an out-of-state Power of Attorney — every common Ohio document type is supported.

Real Estate

Warranty deeds, deeds of trust, closing disclosures, title transfers

23 document types

Legal & Affidavits

Sworn statements, declarations, verifications, subpoenas

41 document types

Power of Attorney

General, durable, medical, statutory, limited POA

12 document types

Estate & Family

Wills, trusts, living directives, guardianship

18 document types

Business

Operating agreements, corporate resolutions, LLC filings

28 document types

Healthcare

HIPAA authorizations, medical POA, advance directives

9 document types

Automotive

Vehicle titles, bill of sale, lien releases (Form BMV 3774)

7 document types

Other & Custom

Apostille prep, travel consent forms, contract addenda

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How it works

Three steps. 8 minutes.

No appointments. No printing. Your document is ready to use the moment the session ends.

1

Upload your document

Drag in a PDF, DOCX, or snap a photo. We highlight where the signatures and notary blocks go.

survivorship-deed-oh.pdf
3 pages · 284 KB
2

Verify your identity

Scan your Ohio driver's license or state ID or passport. We match your live selfie to the photo on your ID.

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Driver's License
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3

Meet, sign & seal

Connect with a Ohio notary on video. Sign together. Download your sealed document.

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Based on 2,600+ verified reviews from BlueNotary customers

Closed on our Columbus home from the hospital. The title company sent the docs over and 12 minutes later we had a sealed Survivorship Deed in their inbox. Cannot imagine doing this any other way.

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Sarah R.
Columbus, OH · Real estate closing
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Run a small LLC out of Cleveland and used to drive far for notary work. Did three corporate resolutions last Sunday at midnight. The notary knew Ohio formation docs cold.

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David M.
Cleveland, OH · Business owner

Needed a Statutory Durable POA for my mom in Cincinnati while I'm stationed overseas. We connected on video, walked through it page by page. Patient and kind notary.

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Cincinnati, OH · Military family
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Frequently asked

Ohioans have asked these questions

The answers below are specific to Ohio law. If your situation is more complex, contact us — we're here to help.

Is online notarization actually legal in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio authorized Remote Online Notarization with SB 263, effective September 20, 2019. The relevant statute is Ohio Rev. Code §§147.51–.66. A document notarized online by a Ohio-commissioned online notary has the same legal effect as an in-person notarization.
Do I need to be physically located in Ohio?
No — you do not need to be in Ohio. The notary must be physically located in Ohio at the time of the act, but you (the signer) can be anywhere in the world. This is a defining feature of §147.64.
What kind of ID do I need?
A current government-issued photo ID: Ohio driver's license or state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. Ohio requires "satisfactory evidence" of identity; we meet it through credential analysis (ID scan) plus live biometric facial recognition matching you to your ID photo.
Are there documents that cannot be notarized online in Ohio?
Most Ohio documents can be notarized online. A few narrow exceptions apply — testamentary documents follow specific Ohio procedures, and some federal immigration forms (e.g., I-9 employment verification when performed by the employer's agent) require specific procedures.
How much does a notarization cost?
$25 per notarial act. The Ohio maximum statutory fee for an online notarization is $25 per signature (§147.371). Our price matches the statutory max — never higher — with no subscription, no "platform fee," and no per-seal upcharge.
Do you offer pricing discounts for multiple documents?
Yes. The state caps the per-act fee, but our platform supports notarizing multiple documents in a single session, and we offer volume and business pricing. See the full fee schedule for details.
Will a Ohio county recorder accept an online notarization?
Yes. A notarization by a Ohio-commissioned online notary is recorded in their state-registered electronic journal and carries the notary's state-issued electronic seal and certificate. Ohio county recorders are required to accept it for recording the same as an in-person notarization.
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Coverage

Online notarization across Ohio

Wherever you are in Ohio — from a Cleveland row house to a Hocking Hills cabin — a commissioned notary is one click away.

All 88 Ohio counties · 300+ cities served
Columbus Metro 12 cities
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Cleveland Metro 12 cities
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