How to Become a Notary Public in Arizona
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How to Become a Notary Public in Arizona
Step by Step Instructions
How to Become a Notary Public in Arizona
First-time Arizona notaries and renewing notaries must go through the same step-by-step process below.
- Purchase an Arizona notary bond. You will need your bond before submitting the notary application.
- Complete the online Arizona notary public application on the Arizona Secretary of State's website (azsos.gov/business/notary-public). Print and sign the application. You cannot submit the application online.
- Make sure that your printed name and signature on the notary application match the printed name and signature on the notary bond.
- Submit your 1.) signed Notary Application, 2.) notarized Notary Bond, and 3.) $43 filing fee. Checks and money orders can be made out to the Arizona Secretary of State. All three items must be sent together for your application to be processed.
- It may take up to 4 weeks for your application to be processed from the date it was received by the Secretary of State.
- Obtain an Official Arizona Notary Stamp and notary journal.
Filing By Mail:
Send your notary application, notarized bond, and application fee to:
Secretary of State
Attn: Notary Dept.
1700 W. Washington Street, Fl. 7
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808
In-Person Filing - Phoenix Office
State Capitol Executive Tower
1700 W. Washington Street
Suite 220
In-Person Filing - Tucson Office
Arizona State Complex Building
400 West Congress
First Floor, Suite 141