Arizona Notary Exam Guide 2026 — Format, Cost, Passing Score & Registration

Who needs the exam

New applicants generally must pass. Renewing notaries should read current SOS instructions—do not assume a waiver from an old blog post.

How to register

1. Read eligibility on the Arizona Secretary of State notary page.
2. Complete the official application path SOS publishes.
3. Schedule or start the exam using only official links.
4. Keep a copy of any confirmation you receive.

Exam day

Bring required identification and any allowed reference materials. Know acknowledgment vs jurat before you sit down—open book still has a clock.

After you pass

Bond, oath, and supplies are still ahead. A practice-test pass is not a commission.