Arizona Notary Exam Requirements
Arizona Notary Exam Requirements
New and renewing Arizona notaries must pass the competency examination under the current SOS notice. Exam registration and a notary commission are separate steps; completing practice on this website satisfies neither.
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 you book
Read the current SOS notice and the exam provider’s candidate instructions. The state page says to obtain a Candidate ID before completing the application. Confirm the current provider, accepted testing identification, equipment requirements for remote testing and accommodation procedure directly before booking.
Official source: Arizona SOS — New Notary (exam operations) · Arizona Secretary of State — New Notary (exam notice read 2026-10-19)
Prepare with the current manual
Use the manual linked by the SOS. Build a checklist for identifying the act, checking identity, completing the certificate and recording the act. Use questions to uncover misunderstandings rather than memorizing answer letters.
Check eligibility separately
Review the eligibility, disqualification, oath and bond requirements before purchasing supplies. Passing the exam does not resolve an eligibility problem or replace commission issuance.
Choose a practice mode for your gap
Use Quick 10 for a baseline. Review the chapter for each miss. Use Full 45 when you need to rehearse pacing. Pro gives access to the larger bank for additional scenarios; it is independent exam preparation.
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.