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.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 147.12
Acts done by notary public after term valid
Known as the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act
The act spans §§ 147–147 (47 sections).
Effective: June 30, 2005; Latest Legislation: House Bill 66 - 126th General Assembly
Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.