Arizona Notary Exam Retake Rules
Arizona Notary Exam Retake Rules
The current SOS notice says the exam can be taken three times; after the third failure, you must wait 30 days to reschedule. The notice also lists a $35 charge for each proctored examination. Verify current instructions before booking again.
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.
Check the booking rule before another attempt
Confirm your attempt history with the current examination provider. Do not infer a free retry, an immediate appointment or an annual reset from the short SOS notice. Use the provider’s current instructions for scheduling details.
Official source: Arizona SOS — New Notary (exam operations) · Arizona Secretary of State — New Notary (exam notice read 2026-10-19)
Repair the cause of a miss
Separate rule gaps, confusing acts and pacing problems. For a rule gap, read the manual chapter and write a one-sentence explanation. For pacing, rehearse a timed set. If a score report gives only a total, do not invent a topic breakdown; use independent practice to diagnose gaps.
Avoid memorizing the same answers
Re-answer a missed question only after explaining its source. Additional scenarios can help check whether you learned the rule or remembered the letter. Pro offers broader practice, while the free Quick 10 gives a starting diagnostic.
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.