The standard requirements of being 18 years old, being a citizen or legal resident of the United States, being able to read and write English, being a resident of Arizona, if you have had a professional license revoked or suspended or a past notary commission revoked or suspended you can be refused, or if you are a convicted felon you cannot become a notary public, unless your civil rights have been reinstated, are still at play in Arizona. Besides the normal requirements, Arizona has a few different ones.

Arizona Notary Public Reference Manual Before becoming a notary public, visit the Secretary of State’s site and read the Arizona Notary Public Reference Manual. The manual provides information on the application process, as well as the expectations and requirements of you as an Arizona notary public.

Record Book Arizona requires the use of a record book. The date, description of the document, the kind of notarial act, the full name, address and signature of each person the notarial act is for, the kind of ID presented, a description of the ID, the fee charged and if the document is written in a foreign language should all be included. Page 20 of the Arizona Notary Public Reference Manual specifies the details of each part of the entries.

Only One Notary Seal Once you are commissioned, Arizona prefers the use and ownership of only one notary seal. It decreases the liability for the notary public. With only one stamp, it is less likely a second can be stolen or misused by another person. Remember the notary seal must have dark ink, be a rubber stamp, contain the words “Notary Public,” have your name as it is stated on your commission certificate, the county you were commissioned in, the expiration date of your commission and the Great Seal of Arizona. Page 8 of the Arizona Notary Public Manual provides the details as to what is required on the seal. NPU guarantees our stamps adhere with the State’s requirements.  The stamp you purchase in your Become a Notary or your Renew Commission package will coincide with the State’s policies. To understand the entire application process, read our blog Arizona Application Process. This will help you understand what happens once you order.