Arizona Notary Exam FAQ
Arizona Notary Exam FAQ
Use these answers to plan your preparation, then verify booking instructions on the live SOS page. Our tests are original study material, not released official exam questions.
Exam notice read on the Arizona Secretary of State New Notary page and the Notary filing page on October 19, 2026. That notice says Pearson, 45 questions, 60 minutes, 80% to pass, $35 for every proctored exam, three attempts, then a 30-day wait, with the manual built into the exam. The same pages still include an older Prometric registration block. A.R.S. § 41-270, read the same day, authorizes the exam and does not set the question count, time, or passing score. The $43 figure on the filing page is the standard commission application fee, not the exam fee. Check the live pages before you pay or book.
Before booking or paying
Read the SOS examination notice and the provider instructions together. The SOS page contains a current Pearson notice and older Prometric links. Verify the live registration route instead of relying on an old bookmark.
Official source: Arizona SOS — New Notary (exam operations) · Arizona Secretary of State — New Notary (exam notice read 2026-10-19)
Turn an answer into a study action
After reading a format answer, take a short diagnostic. After missing a scenario, open its manual reference. After reviewing your weak topics, use a timed simulation to check your pacing.
Is the exam open book?
Yes. The SOS notice says the manual is built into the examination. A physical manual is not allowed at testing sites or during remote testing.
Do renewing notaries take the exam?
The current SOS notice requires the examination for both new and renewing notaries.
What happens after a failed attempt?
The SOS notice allows three attempts and requires a 30-day wait to reschedule after the third failure. Verify current scheduling instructions before paying again.
Does this site issue a commission?
No. Only the state issues the commission. Practice results are for study.
What can I use for free?
Start Quick 10 without registration. Free topic practice uses the free pool. One free Full 45 is available in the current browser; a signed-in free account has one full exam recorded by the server.
Why use Pro?
Pro unlocks the full question bank and additional full practice. Check the pricing page for current access terms; it does not guarantee an official pass.
Put this guide into practice
Start with a short diagnostic, review the rules you miss, then practice under a timer. Our questions are independently written.
- Free Quick 10: find a weak topic
- Full 45: practice pacing — one free attempt in this browser; signed-in free accounts have one recorded attempt.
- Study Guide: understand the rule
- Pro question bank: compare additional practice access
Related reading
Study material on this site is independently written for exam practice. Fees, passing scores, and procedures can change. Always verify against the Arizona Secretary of State before you apply or notarize. Check the official Arizona SOS exam notice.