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Key Facts: Arkansas Notary Exam
10 years
Commission term
Arkansas Notary Public & eNotary Handbook, Rev. 1-2025 (checked 2026-10-19)
$7,500
Required surety bond
Arkansas Notary Public & eNotary Handbook, Rev. 1-2025; Notary System User Guide, July 2026 (checked 2026-10-19)
80%
Notary exam passing score
Arkansas Notary Public & eNotary Handbook, Rev. 1-2025, Step 3 (checked 2026-10-19)
$20
State application fee
A.C.A. 21-14-101; Arkansas Secretary of State notary FAQ (checked 2026-10-19)
No cap
Maximum fee per act (must be reasonable, pre-agreed)
A.C.A. 21-6-309; Arkansas Notary Public & eNotary Handbook, Rev. 1-2025 (checked 2026-10-19)
2021
Remote online notarization authorized
Act 1047 of 2021 (SB 340); A.C.A. 21-14-301 et seq. (checked 2026-10-19)
An Arkansas notary public serves a 10-year term commissioned by the Secretary of State. Applicants must be at least 18, pass a multiple-choice exam with at least 80%, obtain a $7,500 surety bond, and pay a $20 state application fee plus a county recorder filing fee. Arkansas sets no maximum fee per act (fees must be reasonable and agreed upon in advance), does not require a journal, and authorizes electronic and remote online notarization under Act 1047 of 2021 (A.C.A. 21-14-301 et seq.).
Sample Arkansas Notary Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Arkansas Notary exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 225+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Which Arkansas official appoints and commissions notaries public?
2How long is the term of an Arkansas notary public commission?
3What is the minimum age to become a notary public in Arkansas?
4Does Arkansas require applicants to pass a written notary exam before being commissioned?
5What is the minimum passing score on the Arkansas notary exam?
6What is the required surety bond amount for an Arkansas notary public?
7What does the Arkansas notary surety bond primarily protect?
8Is errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance required for an Arkansas notary?
9What is the application fee paid to the Arkansas Secretary of State for a notary commission?
10An Arkansas applicant lives in Texas but works full time at a business in Texarkana, Arkansas. Can they become an Arkansas notary?
About the Arkansas Notary Exam
Arkansas notaries public are appointed and commissioned by the Secretary of State for a 10-year term. Arkansas is one of the few states that requires applicants to pass a multiple-choice notary exam (80% to pass) before submitting the application, along with a $7,500 surety bond and a $20 application fee.
Exam sponsor: Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services Division. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Not published (online exam)
Passing Score
80% (minimum passing score)
Exam / Certification Fees
$20 state application fee paid to the Secretary of State
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Qualifications & Commissioning
Eligibility under A.C.A. 21-14-101, Secretary of State appointment, 10-year term, the required 80% exam, $7,500 bond, $20 fee, oath before the county recorder, and renewal within 60 days of expiration.
Authorized Notarial Acts
Administering oaths and affirmations, taking affidavits and acknowledgments, jurats, copy certifications (not vital or public records), depositions, and statewide jurisdiction.
Identification & Personal Appearance
Mandatory personal appearance for paper acts, satisfactory identification (no statutory ID list), reliance on personal knowledge, and declining doubtful or coerced acts.
Certificates, Seal & Recordkeeping
Acknowledgment versus jurat wording, venue and date, required seal elements in blue or black ink (no Great Seal or state outline), facsimile signatures, and the recommended journal.
Fees, Bond & Liability
The $7,500 public-protection bond, optional E&O insurance, reasonable pre-agreed fees with no statutory cap, application costs, and the no-less-than-$100 overcharging penalty.
Electronic & Remote Online Notarization
eNotary commission requirements, RON under Act 1047 of 2021, approved solution providers, identity proofing and credential analysis, and biennial refresher training.
Prohibited Acts, UPL & Discipline
Self-interest prohibitions, unauthorized practice of law, the notario publico bilingual disclosure, written complaints to the Secretary of State, Class A misdemeanor penalties, and 10-year revocation bar.
Preparing for the Arkansas Notary Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80% (minimum passing score)
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: Not published (online exam)
- Exam / certification fees: $20 state application fee paid to the Secretary of State Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an Arkansas notary commission last?
An Arkansas notary public commission lasts 10 years from the date of issuance or renewal, under A.C.A. 21-14-101. Renewal applications may be submitted no earlier than 60 days before expiration.
Does Arkansas require a notary exam?
Yes. Arkansas is one of the few states that requires an exam. New and renewing applicants must pass a multiple-choice exam with a minimum score of 80%, opened from a link in the Secretary of State's online application, and upload the exam certificate with the application. The Secretary of State does not publish the number of questions.
What bond does an Arkansas notary need, and what does it cost?
Arkansas requires a $7,500 surety bond for the 10-year term, bought from a surety insurer authorized in Arkansas or a qualifying Arkansas business; premiums vary by provider. The bond protects the public, not the notary; notaries who want personal protection can buy optional errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance.
How much does it cost to become an Arkansas notary?
The state application fee is $20 to the Secretary of State (plus a card convenience fee online). You also pay for the $7,500 bond, a county recorder filing fee that varies by county, and a seal; those costs vary by provider and county.
What is the maximum fee an Arkansas notary can charge per act?
Arkansas sets no statutory maximum fee. Under A.C.A. 21-6-309, notaries are not required to charge, but any fee must be reasonable and disclosed to and agreed upon by the client before the act. Overcharging is punishable by a fine of no less than $100 per offense.
Can Arkansas notaries perform remote online notarization (RON)?
Yes. Arkansas permanently authorized RON in 2021 (Act 1047, A.C.A. 21-14-301 et seq.). A notary must hold an eNotary commission, complete Secretary of State training and a refresher every two years, be physically located in Arkansas, and use an approved solution provider with identity proofing.