The State of Ohio Department of Public Safety requires that we go through an identity verification process to make sure that the student who is taking the course is actually them.

1. IN PERSON NOTARY: You can go to a local library or bank. Many of them offer free notary services. (More info: Where can I find a notary?)
2. ONLINE NOTARY:  If it isn’t convenient to go to a bank or library to have your form notarized, you can get your form notarized right from your computer with NotaryLive for only $25. It typically takes about 10 minutes to get your document notarized online, which is typically faster than you’d be able to drive somewhere with a notary! Notarize your document now >>
   

Online Notary FAQ's

1. How much does it cost to get my form notarized online?
   It only costs $25 to notarize your student or parent affidavit. 
   
   
2. How fast is the process?
   From start to finish, the average time takes about 10 minutes or less. That's faster than going somewhere else! 
   
   
3. How long does it take to get my document after it has been notarized?
   The notarized document is immediately able to be downloaded after the notary session is completed. Then you can upload your document to the 2Cool website! 
   
   
4. What do I need in order to do the notary online?
   You'll need a device (like a tablet, phone, or computer) with internet access, a microphone, and a camera.
   
   
5. What kinds of identification will be accepted by the notary?
   They accept driver's licenses, State ID cards and US/ foreign passports. The images need to be uploaded as JPEG or JPG files. If you are not a US citizen, or have little information with public records, they may not be able to verify your identity. If you are worried about not having the right documents to be verified with, you can use a verifier that has proper ID and adequate information registered with public records. The verifier must be physically present with you at the time of the notarization. 
   
   
6.  Can I do this process without a printer or scanner? 
   Yes! You can download the form from the 2Cool Website, upload it to NotaryLive, fill it out and sign it electronically, and then download the notarized version from NotaryLive. Then just upload that to the 2Cool Website. Easy!
   
   
7. How secure and safe is it to do a notary online?
   Online notarizations have strict requirements in order to be compliant with state law therefore they utilize tools that securely verify and protect your identity. The signers are required to verify the identification used through digital technology and again with the notary and answer knowledge based assessment questions, as required by law. The notary's are required to maintain commissions with their state and any additional requirement that allow for online notarizations, such as a digital certificate. The sessions are stored for a period of 5 years on our server, and the notary's are required to maintain a backup version themselves.
   
   
8. What do I do if they were not able to notarize my form? 
   If you were unable to notarize your document with they, they state on their website that your card will not be charged and the authorization transaction will drop off your statement within a few days. If it does not, you will have to contact NotaryLive directly.