Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$7,500
Application Fee
$20
Issuing Authority
Arkansas Secretary of State
Journal
Optional
Fee Caps
No caps
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
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
Authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Arkansas authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- 10-year commission term (one of longest in nation - same as Colorado)
- Free online exam required (80% passing score) - accessible via SOS portal
- Journal NOT required by law (strongly recommended) - one of few states without journal requirement
- RON: NO separate registration required if already eNotary (unique - eNotary commission covers both IPEN and RON)
- $7,500 bond for 10-year term (lower than many states)
Regulatory Authority
Arkansas Secretary of State
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