Notary Public Fingerprinting Near Circleville, OH
Ohio requires a criminal background check for new notary public commission applicants. The Ohio Secretary of State will not process your notary application without a completed BCI check using the correct ORI. We handle notary fingerprinting for applicants from Circleville — quick, walk-in, no appointment, results in 2–5 business days.
Serving Circleville, Pickaway County · 30 miles from our Morse Rd office (~42 min drive)
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment needed
15–20 Minutes
Quick professional service
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15
Columbus, OH 43231
Notary Public Fingerprinting for Circleville Residents
New notary public commission applicants from Circleville are subject to ORC 147.01 fingerprint requirements added by HB 595. The Ohio Secretary of State will not process a notary application without a completed BCI check. We submit electronically using the SOS notary ORI — results in 2–5 business days.
Who Needs Notary Public Fingerprinting?
First-time notary public commission applicants
Attorneys applying for notary commissions
Bank tellers and financial service professionals
Title company and real estate professionals
HR professionals requiring notary authority
Legal Requirements
ORC 147.01 as amended by HB 595 (2019) requires new Ohio notary applicants to submit fingerprints to Ohio BCI. The Secretary of State provides the ORI for notary commission applications. Electronic BCI submission is required — ink cards are not accepted for notary commissions. Disqualifying crimes include felonies and any crime of dishonesty (fraud, theft, forgery) within the preceding 5 years.
What to Expect
Bring a valid photo ID and the Secretary of State notary ORI from your application instructions. Electronic submission only. The whole process takes under 15 minutes.
Turnaround
BCI: 2–5 business days. Results to Secretary of State.
Cost
BCI notary check: $42.
Getting to Our Office from Circleville
Distance
30 miles
Drive Time
~42 minutes
From
Central Ohio
From Circleville, head toward Columbus and exit onto Morse Rd. Our office is at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15 — between Cleveland Ave and I-71, on the north side of Columbus. Free parking on-site, walk-ins welcome every day 9am–7pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I'm renewing my notary commission. Do I need fingerprints again?
Current Ohio law requires fingerprints for new notary commissions. Renewals are handled differently — check the Secretary of State website for current renewal requirements, as they may have changed.
What crimes would disqualify me from getting a notary commission?
Felony convictions and any crimes of dishonesty (fraud, forgery, theft, false statements) are disqualifying. The Secretary of State evaluates each application individually for non-automatic disqualifiers.
How far is your office from Circleville?
Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Columbus is approximately 30 miles from Circleville — typically a 42-minute drive depending on traffic. Most Central Ohio clients combine the trip with errands in Columbus. Walk in any day Monday through Sunday, 9am to 7pm.
Can Circleville residents walk in without an appointment?
Yes. We accept walk-ins every day of the week, 9am to 7pm. Circleville clients regularly drop in on lunch breaks, after work, or on weekends. The fingerprinting itself takes 15–20 minutes.
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Notary Commission Fingerprinting Near Circleville
Walk in today for your notary public BCI check. Serving Circleville from Morse Rd, Columbus. Open 7 days.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 — Open Mon–Sun 9am–7pm