FREE AR-Notary Term of Commission, Renewal, and Resignation Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the duration of a notary public's commission term in the state of Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

10 years

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4 years

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5 years

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For life

Question 2

When is the earliest an Arkansas notary can submit their application for renewal?

Accepted Answer

60 days before expiration

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30 days before expiration

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90 days before expiration

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Any time during the final year

Question 3

If an Arkansas notary decides to resign their commission before it expires, what is the required procedure?

Accepted Answer

Send a signed letter of resignation to the Secretary of State

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Let the commission expire naturally

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Destroy their notary seal and journal

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Inform the county clerk of their resignation

Question 4

An Arkansas notary moves from Pulaski County to Saline County. What must the notary do within 30 days of the move?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State of the address change

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Purchase a new notary bond

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Get a new notary seal with the new county name

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Re-take the notary exam

Question 5

What is the legal status of a notary's commission if they permanently move out of Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

The commission is automatically terminated

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The commission remains valid for 90 days

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The commission is suspended until they move back

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The commission is valid until its original expiration date

Question 6

What is the statutory filing fee required to apply for or renew a notary commission in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

$20.00

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$10.00

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$25.00

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$50.00

Question 7

If a notary's commission has expired and they failed to renew it in time, what must they do to perform notarial acts again?

Accepted Answer

Apply for a new commission from the beginning

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Pay a late renewal fee

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Request a 30-day grace period

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Complete the renewal application as usual