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Find a Notary > Arizona Notary > Become a Notary
Become an Arizona notary public
Residency requirements
You must be an Arizona resident to become an Arizona notary public, but do not
need to be a U.S. Citizen. You must claim your Arizona residence as your primary
residence on your state and federal tax returns to qualify to be an Arizona
notary public. If your primary residence is in Arizona, you would be considered
an Arizona resident for the purposes of becoming an Arizona notary.
Arizona notary commission procedures and information
You must read the Arizona notary public reference manual. You must complete the
Arizona notary public application. Please find an application on the Arizona notary
division's website. It is also necessary to purchase a four-year $5,000 notary
bond in duplicate form from an insurance agent. The notary bond is purchased in
duplicate form so that the notary will have the first original for their records
the another original will be for the Secretary of State's records. A check or
money order for $43.00 made payable to the Secretary of State must be submitted.
There is a $25.00 Application fee and a $18.00 notary bond filing fee which
total $43.00 for the total filing fee. Please mail the above documents and check
or money order to the Secretary of State at the address indicated on the application
form. Applicants with a felony conviction may or may not be denied a notary commission.
It can take four to six weeks for the whole application and commissioning process
to be completed from start to finish. The process of renewing a commission is the
same as getting a new commission. It is optional, but advisable to get Errors and
Omissions insurance. All Arizona notaries must purchase a notary seal and journal.
The term of office for Arizona notaries public is four years.
Questions
Where can I get an Arizona notary handbook?
Please contact http://www.123notary.com/statecontact.asp to contact the state notary
division who can help you get an Arizona notary handbook.
How do I get an Arizona notary application?
Once again, please contact the state notary division.
How do I take the Arizona notary examination?
There is no Arizona notary examination. Please contact the state notary division for more information
Where do I get an Arizona notary bond, Arizona notary stamp, or Arizona notary seal?
Please contact the National Notary Association for all of your notary supply needs.
What is the best school for taking an Arizona notary class?
Please contact the NNA for information about notary classes.
Related Links
Arizona Notary Acknowledgement, Jurat Information
Arizona Notary Fees and FAQ Information
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