If you’re a newly commissioned Ohio notary or an experienced one looking to upgrade your tools, one of the most important pieces of equipment you’ll need is a compliant notary seal. Under Ohio Revised Code § 147.04, every notary public must obtain an official seal before performing any notarial acts. The law is specific: the seal must feature the coat of arms of the State of Ohio inside a circle measuring between three-quarters of an inch and one inch in diameter. Surrounding that emblem must be the words “Notary Public” (or “Notarial Seal” or similar wording), the notary’s name (or the name may appear near the signature instead), and the words “State of Ohio.