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  1. An individual works full-time in Arizona but lives across the border in Nevada. Are they eligible to apply for an Arizona notary commission?

    Answer: Yes, having a regular place of employment in Arizona satisfies the residency requirement

    Arizona law allows applicants who have a regular place of employment or practice in Arizona to qualify even if they reside in another state.

  2. Which of the following best describes the English language requirement for Arizona notary applicants?

    Answer: The applicant must be able to read and write English

    Arizona requires notary applicants to be able to read and write English; no formal fluency test beyond this is mandated.

  3. A person convicted of a felony in another state applies for an Arizona notary commission. What is generally required for them to be eligible?

    Answer: Their civil rights must have been restored

    An applicant with a prior felony conviction may be eligible if their civil rights have been restored under applicable law.

  4. To which state agency must an Arizona notary application be submitted?

    Answer: Arizona Secretary of State

    Arizona notary applications are filed with and commissions are issued by the Arizona Secretary of State.

  5. What is the required surety bond amount for a new Arizona notary public?

    Answer: $5,000

    Arizona law requires notary applicants to obtain a $5,000 surety bond as part of the application process.

  6. A non-citizen lawful permanent resident of Arizona applies for a notary commission. Are they eligible?

    Answer: Yes, lawful permanent residents who meet all other requirements are eligible

    Arizona does not restrict notary eligibility to U.S. citizens; lawful permanent residents who meet all other statutory requirements may apply.

  7. After an Arizona notary commission expires, how must a notary handle the renewal process?

    Answer: They must submit a new application and bond, just like a first-time applicant

    Arizona notary renewal requires submitting a new application and a new surety bond, following the same process as an initial application.