Arkansas Notary Public

Which Arkansas official appoints and commissions notaries public?

• AThe Governor only
• BThe county probate judge
• CThe Secretary of State
• DThe Lieutenant Governor

How long is the term of an Arkansas notary public commission?

• A4 years
• B10 years
• C5 years
• D7 years

What is the minimum age to become a notary public in Arkansas?

• A16
• B19
• C21
• D18

Does Arkansas require applicants to pass a written notary exam before being commissioned?

• ANo; only the bond and application are required
• BYes; all applicants must pass a multiple-choice exam
• CNo; the exam applies to traditional and eNotary applicants
• DNo; out-of-state applicants must take the same exam

What is the minimum passing score on the Arkansas notary exam?

• A70%
• B80%
• C75%
• D90%

What is the required surety bond amount for an Arkansas notary public?

• A$5,000
• B$10,000
• C$7,500
• D$15,000

What does the Arkansas notary surety bond primarily protect?

• AThe notary's personal assets from lawsuits
• BThe public against loss from notary misconduct
• CThe Secretary of State from administrative claims
• DThe notary's employer from negligence claims

Is errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance required for an Arkansas notary?

• AYes; it is mandatory along with the bond
• BYes; but only for electronic notaries
• CNo; it is optional and protects the notary
• DNo; because the bond already protects the notary

What is the application fee paid to the Arkansas Secretary of State for a notary commission?

• A$10
• B$50
• C$120
• D$20

An Arkansas applicant lives in Texas but works full time at a business in Texarkana, Arkansas. Can they become an Arkansas notary?

• ANo; only Arkansas residents may qualify
• BYes; but only after moving within 30 days
• CYes; if employed or doing business in Arkansas
• DNo; unless the applicant is in the military

Which of the following is a disqualifying condition for an Arkansas notary applicant?

• ABeing a permanent resident alien
• BHaving a felony conviction
• CWorking for a corporation
• DLiving in a county adjoining one's place of business

Besides being at least 18, which qualification must every Arkansas notary applicant meet?

• AHold a college degree
• BBe a registered voter
• CBe able to read and write
• DBe a licensed attorney

Within how many days after the commission is issued must an Arkansas notary file the completed Oath of Commission with the county recorder of deeds?

• A10 days
• B60 days
• CThere is no deadline
• D30 days

With which county official does an Arkansas notary take the oath of office and file the surety bond?

• AThe recorder of deeds (usually the
• BThe Secretary of State directly
• CThe county tax assessor
• DThe probate court clerk

Over what geographic area may an Arkansas notary perform notarial acts?

• AAnywhere in the State of Arkansas
• BOnly within the county of commission
• CAnywhere in the United States
• DOnly within a 50-mile radius of the notary's residence

Which of the following is NOT among the basic notarial acts an Arkansas notary is authorized to perform?

• AAdministering oaths
• BIssuing marriage licenses
• CTaking acknowledgments
• DTaking affidavits