AR-Notary Term of Commission, Renewal, and Resignation Flashcards

The ten-year term of an Arkansas notary commission begins on what date?

Answer: The date shown on the commission issued by the Secretary of State

The term runs for ten years from the commission date issued by the Secretary of State.

A notary whose commission expired last month notarizes a deed anyway. This act is best described as:

Answer: An unauthorized notarial act that can expose the notary to liability

Notarizing without a valid commission is unauthorized and can create civil and administrative liability.

Upon renewing their commission, an Arkansas notary receives a new commission with a new expiration date. Their seal must:

Answer: Be updated so the information matches the new commission

The seal must accurately reflect the notary's current commission information.

Which of the following ends an Arkansas notary commission before its natural expiration?

Answer: Resignation submitted to the Secretary of State

A resignation delivered to the Secretary of State terminates the commission before its scheduled end.

A notary who moves out of Arkansas and no longer lives or works in the state should:

Answer: Resign the commission or let it lapse because eligibility is lost

Losing Arkansas residency or employment ends eligibility, so the notary should resign or cease acting.

What is the practical reason Arkansas requires a new surety bond at each renewal?

Answer: The bond protects the public during each ten-year term and must cover the new term

Each bond covers claims arising during the term it secures, so a new term needs a new bond.

A notary's resignation letter to the Secretary of State should include:

Answer: The notary's name, commission information, and the effective date of resignation

Identifying the notary, the commission, and the effective date lets the state properly close the record.