Is the Arizona Notary Exam Open Book?
Is the Arizona Notary Exam Open Book?
Yes. The SOS notice says the manual is built into the examination, while physical copies are prohibited at test centers and during remote testing.
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.
Practice finding a rule, not just a keyword
First name the issue: identity, the act, certificate, journal or fee. Find the relevant manual section, read the surrounding conditions, and return to the question. A matching word alone may not answer a scenario with an exception.
Official source: Arizona SOS — New Notary (exam operations) · Arizona Secretary of State — New Notary (exam notice read 2026-10-19)
Rehearse a lookup log
During practice, record the question topic, section consulted and whether the lookup changed your answer. If you search repeatedly for the same rule, review that chapter separately. Do not assume outside websites or a second device are permitted during the official exam.
Use a timer after chapter review
Try a timed Full 45 and review how many items required long searches. Our simulation does not reproduce the vendor’s built-in manual interface. It helps you practice decisions and pacing, not certify your testing setup.
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
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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.