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State Information for Arizona
Arizona Notary Public Commission Requirements and Information
Appointing Officer
Secretary of State
Notary Commission Qualifications
Applicants must:
be at least 18 years old;
be a resident of Arizona;
be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States;
not have been convicted of a felony unless civil rights have been restored; and
be able to read and write the English language.
How to Apply
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the Arizona Secretary of State: http://www.azsos.gov/business/notary-public/become-new-arizona-notary
Term of Office
4 Year Term
Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Not Required
Notary Bond Requirement
$5,000 Notary Bond Required
Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Recordbook Required
→The notary must keep only one paper journal at a time, unless some entries are public records and some are non public. In that case, two separate journals, one for each type of record, may be maintained. See Arizona Revised Statutes Sec. 41-319(E) for more details. Permanently bound journals are recommended. All records must be kept for 5 years from the date of notarization and must be delivered by certified mail to the Secretary of States Office within 3 months of death, revocation, resignation, or expiration of commission. In the case of death the notary's personal representative must deliver all notary stamps, seals, and recordbooks to the Secretary of State's Office.
Notary Seal Requirement
Ink Stamp Required
→Secretary of State specifies "dark ink." Embossing seal may ONLY be used in conjunction with ink stamp.
Authorized Duties
take acknowledgments;
administer oaths and affirmations;
execute jurats; and
certify copies.
Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status
See detailed information on the website of the Arizona Secretary of State: http://www.azsos.gov/business/notary-public/services-existing-notaries
Contact Information for the State of Arizona
State Notary Website
http://www.azsos.gov/business/notary-public
State of Arizona Online Notary Search
http://apps.azsos.gov/apps/notary/search/Default.aspx
State of Arizona Online Notary Handbook
http://www.azsos.gov/sites/azsos.gov/files/notary_manual-2015-oct.pdf
Phone Number
(602) 542-6187
(800) 458-5842
Mailing Address
Office of the Secretary of State
Business Services Division
Notary Services
1700 W Washington St, 7th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Apostille Certification Information
Phone Number
(602) 542-6187
Further Information
http://www.azsos.gov/services/authentication-and-apostille
This information was compiled by the American Society of Notaries Copyright 2017
Last Updated August 2016
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