While I can legally notarize any document to be used in another state via RON from Ohio (including someone in California), it will always be up to the receiving jurisdiction as to whether the document will be accepted. We always let clients know in advance to check with the receiving party.
Also, every state has different rules for every type of document. For example, in Ohio, a Last Will and Testament is not notarized at all, but is witnessed. However, a living will is notarized.
Just an aside for “check with the receiving party”, 87 of 88 counties in Ohio accept a Vehicle Title transfer via Power of Attorney notarized by a RON. We have one county that still won’t accept the BMV POA for a vehicle title.
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