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Ohio Rev. Code § 147.12 (2026)

Acts done by notary public after term valid

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June 30, 2005
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House Bill 66 - 126th General Assembly
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An official act done by a notary public after the expiration of the notary public's term of office or after the notary public resigns the notary public's commission is as valid as if done during the notary public's term of office.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2013–2024 · leading case: State v. Elliot, 2013-Ohio-2386.
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State v. Elliot, 2013-Ohio-2386. · cites it 4× “{¶14} R.C. 147.12 provides that “[a]n official act done by a notary public after the expiration of the notary public’s term of office or after the notary public resigns the notary public’s commission is as valid as if done during the notary public’s term of office.”
Est. of Ortiz v. Cicconetti, 2024-Ohio-1958, 245 N.E.3d 822. “R.C. 147.12. So, even if we were to hold the addition of the third page was an error, it is not clear we are required to void the transaction.”
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