AZ Notary Eligibility Requirements and Application 2

Question 1

Under Arizona law, what is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

16 years old

Answer

21 years old

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25 years old

Question 2

How long is an Arizona notary commission valid?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Answer

10 years

Question 3

Which Arizona state agency processes notary public applications and issues commissions?

Accepted Answer

Arizona Secretary of State

Answer

Arizona Department of Public Safety

Answer

Arizona Supreme Court

Answer

Arizona Department of Financial Institutions

Question 4

Under Arizona law, which of the following would DISQUALIFY a person from receiving a notary commission?

Accepted Answer

Having a felony conviction for which civil rights have NOT been restored

Answer

Having a minor traffic violation in the last year

Answer

Being employed by a bank or financial institution

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Being a recent resident of Arizona (moved within the last 6 months)

Question 5

What is the required surety bond amount for an Arizona notary public, and what is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

$5,000 to provide a source of compensation for persons damaged by a notary's misconduct

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$1,000 to cover administrative costs of the notary program

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$10,000 to ensure the notary has financial capability to perform their duties

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$25,000 to protect the state against liability for the notary's acts

Question 6

An Arizona notary who moves to a different county within Arizona must:

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State in writing of the new address within 30 days

Answer

Apply for a new notary commission immediately and surrender the current commission

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Obtain a new seal reflecting the new county within 60 days

Answer

Do nothing, as county of residence does not affect the validity of a commission