Ohio 24-Hour Affidavit Notarization
Need Ohio BMV Form 5789 notarized before your next driving-test attempt? Complete the standard notarization online for $39.
- FormBMV 5789
- Online price$39
- Who it is forAbbreviated adult training — 24-hour driving path
- Driving option24 hours with a licensed driver 21+
- Daily limitNo more than 4 hours per day
- When neededBefore applicable second driving-test attempt
Where can I get my Ohio 24-hour affidavit notarized?
Noted Notaries notarizes BMV 5789 online statewide. In-person options are available when online does not fit.
Online
$39
Secure video session from anywhere in Ohio.
Meet at agreed location
$25
Mason · Loveland · Montgomery area · travel agreed before the notarial act · prepayment required
Mobile
$75
Greater Cincinnati · agreed standard-area travel and one notarial act
Do I need the Ohio 24-hour affidavit?
You may need BMV 5789 when you are age 21 or older, failed the maneuverability or road portion of the driving test on your first attempt, must complete abbreviated adult driver training before a second attempt, and chose the option that includes 24 hours of driving with a licensed driver age 21 or older instead of four hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed instructor.
You do not need BMV 5789 if you completed at least four hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed Ohio driver training school in the last 12 months — the BMV form instructs you to provide a Certificate of Completion instead.
Not everyone who fails a driving test needs this form. Which abbreviated adult training path applies to you determines whether BMV 5789 is required.
What is the Ohio 24-Hour Affidavit?
BMV 5789 is Ohio's Twenty-Four Hour Affidavit. It documents that the applicant completed 24 hours of practice driving with a licensed driver when that option is part of the abbreviated adult driver-training path.
When BMV 5789 applies, the completed form must be notarized as part of the submission process before the applicable second driving-test attempt.
Who signs the Ohio 24-hour affidavit?
The temporary permit holder signs BMV 5789 — not a parent, guardian, or supervising driver.
The applicant personally appears before a commissioned Ohio notary and signs under oath that they completed the required 24 hours of driving. Do not sign until the notary instructs you during the session.
When do I need the 24-hour affidavit?
When BMV 5789 applies to your abbreviated adult training path, Ohio BMV guidance requires you to provide the completed and notarized form before your second driving-test attempt, along with the applicable training certificate of completion.
Complete the notarization before that appointment — not after.
Do I need the 24-hour or 50-hour affidavit?
Form
- BMV 5791
- BMV 5791
- BMV 5789
- BMV 5789
Use case
- BMV 5791
- 50-hour supervised driving (teen / other applicable paths)
- BMV 5789
- Abbreviated adult training — 24-hour driving path
Who signs
- BMV 5791
- Parent, guardian, or custodian
- BMV 5789
- Temporary permit holder (applicant)
What do I need to notarize BMV 5789 online?
- Completed BMV 5789 with the supervised driving log filled in — unsigned until your session
- Government-issued photo ID for the temporary permit holder (the signer)
- Device with camera, microphone, and stable internet
- Confirm with the BMV that an electronically notarized copy will be accepted, if unsure
How online notarization works
- 1
Book
Schedule your online appointment when your unsigned BMV 5789 is ready.
- 2
Verify identity
Join the secure video session and present your government-issued photo ID.
- 3
Sign during the session
The temporary permit holder signs the affidavit under oath in front of the Ohio notary on video.
- 4
Receive the completed notarization
Get your notarized document electronically when the session is complete.
Pricing
Ohio 24-Hour Affidavit Online (RON)
$39
Standard one-act driving-affidavit RON · anywhere in Ohio
Meet at agreed location
$25
Starts at $25
Mobile
$75
Starts at $75
Why Noted Notaries
Patricia K., Ohio commissioned notary. 30+ years of paralegal and commercial real estate document experience. Noted Notaries notarizes Ohio BMV driving affidavits, including BMV 5789, online and in person.
Ohio commissioned and authorized for remote online notarization statewide. You work directly with Patricia — not a notary pool.
- Commissioned Ohio Notary
- Ohio RON authorized
- NNA certified
“Patricia made a quick and secure notarization.”
Ohio 24-hour affidavit FAQ
What is BMV 5789?
BMV 5789 is Ohio's Twenty-Four Hour Affidavit — a form that documents 24 hours of practice driving when that option is part of the abbreviated adult driver-training path after a qualifying failed first driving-test attempt.
Do I need the Ohio 24-hour affidavit?
Only if your abbreviated adult training path requires it — typically when you chose 24 hours of driving with a licensed driver instead of behind-the-wheel training with an instructor, and you have not completed four hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed Ohio driver training school in the last 12 months.
Does BMV 5789 have to be notarized?
Yes, when the form applies to your path. Ohio BMV guidance requires a completed and notarized BMV 5789 before the applicable second driving-test attempt.
Who signs the 24-hour affidavit?
The temporary permit holder (the applicant) signs BMV 5789 under oath before a commissioned Ohio notary.
Can BMV 5789 be notarized online?
Yes. Ohio authorizes remote online notarization when requirements are met. Confirm the BMV will accept your electronically notarized copy if you have any doubt.
How much does online notarization cost?
The standard driving-affidavit online session is $39.
When do I need to turn in BMV 5789?
Before your second driving-test attempt, when the form applies to your abbreviated adult training path — together with your applicable training certificate.
Do I need the 24-hour or 50-hour affidavit?
BMV 5789 is for the abbreviated adult 24-hour driving path. BMV 5791 is for the separate 50-hour supervised driving requirement on other licensing paths. They serve different use cases.
Remote online notarization is available for eligible documents. Document eligibility varies. Some receiving agencies may have additional requirements beyond notarization. We review document details if needed before sending your secure remote session link.
This information is for general educational purposes and is not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for questions about your specific document or situation.
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Reviewed: August 2026
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