How to become a notary

How to Become an Arizona Notary

1) Meet State of Arizona Notary Requirements to be a Notary Public. ...

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Congratulations! You have nearly completed the Arizona notary application process. Please go over the following checklist to avoid any delays in receiving your commission.

o The Notary Application CANNOT be submitted online.It must be printed and mailed in or hand carried to either the Tucson or Phoenix office.

o The Original Application and Bond (and Rider from bond company if requested)

o State filing fee in the form of a check or money order for $43 (4 week processing time)

o Unless your address(es) were verified by our office, flagged applications for $25 penalty must be included with the filing fee for renewal applications.

o (Optional) Expedited fees paid in person brought in by the applicant CAN be filed the same day.

Cash or Credit Card payments are accepted in person only.

Mail to: Secretary of State

Notary Department

1700 W Washington St., Fl. 7

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Upon Approval of your Notary Application your commission certificate will be sent via email to the email address you provide on the application.

2) Purchase a Notary Bond. ...

American Association of Notaries. Since 1994,

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3) Fill out the State Application. ...

4) Have your Bond Notarized. ...

5) Submit Application. ...

6) Wait for your Notary Commission Certificate. ...

7) Receive your Notary Stamp.

Read the manual here.

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Prior to notarizing, you must receive and keep in your possession a current Notary Reference Manual, A.R.S § 41-312(E)(5).

One may be downloaded from our website, please visit here.

We’d like to invite you to take a FREE notary workshop at either the Phoenix or Tucson locations. Whether you are a brand new or an experienced notary , we offer a personal guide to the duties of a notary public and the do's and dont's of the notarization process. Registration and further information is also available on our website here.

Taking the Oath of Office

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