An Ohio Senate bill designed to expedite the notary public options and provide uniformity for the application process decreed that those processes will be handled through the Ohio Secretary of State's office. Previously, notary applications were handled through each county's clerk of courts. 

Applicants will pay more to become a notary. In addition, there will be education requirements for new applicants and renewals. 

Justin Dinovo, president of Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association, said the law required institutions such as his to plan six months to a year out to make sure the staff has the necessary notaries. 

"The application and renewal processes are a little more expensive but when it's spread over a five-year period, it's not that much. There were 88 different ways to handle notary applications and renewals. This bill streamlined it," Dinovo said.