AR-Notary Notary Commission Qualifications and Application Process Flashcards
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A resident of Texarkana, Texas works full-time at a bank in Texarkana, Arkansas. Can this person qualify for an Arkansas notary commission?
Answer: Yes, because residents of adjoining states who work in Arkansas may apply
Arkansas law allows a resident of an adjoining state who is employed in Arkansas to qualify for a commission.
What is the term of an Arkansas notary public commission?
Answer: 10 years
An Arkansas notary commission is issued for a term of ten years.
Which state official issues notary public commissions in Arkansas?
Answer: The Secretary of State
The Arkansas Secretary of State receives applications and issues notary commissions.
What is the required amount of the surety bond an Arkansas notary applicant must obtain?
Answer: $7,500
Arkansas requires notaries to obtain a $7,500 surety bond covering the term of the commission.
An applicant was convicted of felony theft eight years ago and the conviction has never been pardoned or expunged. How does this affect the application?
Answer: It disqualifies the applicant from receiving a commission
An unpardoned felony conviction disqualifies an applicant from being commissioned as an Arkansas notary.
What is the minimum age to apply for an Arkansas notary commission?
Answer: 18 years old
Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age to be commissioned in Arkansas.
Which language ability is required of an Arkansas notary applicant?
Answer: Ability to read and write English
Arkansas law requires applicants to be able to read and write the English language.