Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$5,000
Application Fee
$43
Issuing Authority
Arizona Secretary of State
Journal
Required
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
Authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Arizona authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- NEW 2025: Mandatory competency exam for all new and renewing notaries (effective July 1, 2025)
- Exam: 45 questions, 60 minutes, 80% passing, $46.75 fee
- $5,000 bond REQUIRED (lower than many states' $10K)
- Journal MANDATORY for ALL acts (paper only, one at a time, chronological)
- Journal is public record (viewable with written request)
Regulatory Authority
Arizona Secretary of State
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