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Key Facts: Arkansas Notary Exam

10 years

Commission term

A.C.A. 21-14-101; Arkansas Secretary of State (2026)

$7,500

Required surety bond

A.C.A. 21-14-101; Arkansas Notary Handbook (2026)

80%

Notary exam passing score

Arkansas Secretary of State notary application (2026)

$20

State application fee

A.C.A. 21-14-101; Arkansas Secretary of State (2026)

No cap

Maximum fee per act (must be reasonable, pre-agreed)

A.C.A. 21-6-309; Arkansas Notary Handbook (2026)

2021

Remote online notarization authorized

Act 1047 of 2021; A.C.A. 21-14-301 et seq.

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.).

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1Which Arkansas official appoints and commissions notaries public?
A.The Governor only
B.The county probate judge
C.The Secretary of State
D.The Lieutenant Governor
Explanation: Under A.C.A. § 21-14-101, a notary public is appointed and commissioned by the Arkansas Secretary of State, through the Business and Commercial Services (BCS) Division. The Secretary of State administers applications, the exam, and the official roster of notaries.
2How long is the term of an Arkansas notary public commission?
A.4 years
B.10 years
C.5 years
D.7 years
Explanation: Under A.C.A. § 21-14-101, an Arkansas notary commission runs for a term of ten (10) years, beginning on the date of commission or renewal. This is one of the longest notary terms in the country.
3What is the minimum age to become a notary public in Arkansas?
A.16
B.19
C.21
D.18
Explanation: Under A.C.A. § 21-14-101, an Arkansas notary applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years old. This is consistent with the qualification list in the Secretary of State's Notary Public Handbook.
4Does Arkansas require applicants to pass a written notary exam before being commissioned?
A.No, Arkansas requires only an application and bond
B.Yes, a multiple-choice exam is required for all applicants
C.Only for electronic notaries, not traditional notaries
D.Only for applicants who live out of state
Explanation: Arkansas is one of the few states that requires a written exam. Per the Secretary of State's online application process, all notary applicants must pass a multiple-choice exam (a minimum score of 80% is passing) before they can access and submit the notary application.
5What is the minimum passing score on the Arkansas notary exam?
A.70%
B.80%
C.75%
D.90%
Explanation: Per the Arkansas Secretary of State, the notary applicant exam requires a minimum score of 80% to pass (20 of 25 multiple-choice questions correct). The exam must be passed before the application form becomes available.
6What is the required surety bond amount for an Arkansas notary public?
A.$5,000
B.$10,000
C.$7,500
D.$15,000
Explanation: Under A.C.A. § 21-14-101, an Arkansas notary must obtain and file a surety bond in the amount of $7,500 for the faithful discharge of the notary's duties. The bond must be executed by a surety authorized to do business in Arkansas.
7What does the Arkansas notary surety bond primarily protect?
A.The notary's personal assets from lawsuits
B.The public against financial harm caused by the notary's misconduct
C.The Secretary of State's office from liability
D.The notary's employer from negligence claims
Explanation: The $7,500 surety bond protects the public, not the notary. If the notary causes financial harm by failing to comply with notary law, the surety pays damages up to the bond amount and may then seek reimbursement from the notary. A notary who wants personal protection should buy errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance.
8Is errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance required for an Arkansas notary?
A.Yes, it is mandatory along with the bond
B.Yes, but only for electronic notaries
C.No, it is optional and protects the notary personally
D.No, because the bond already protects the notary
Explanation: E&O insurance is optional in Arkansas. The mandatory $7,500 bond protects the public; E&O insurance is a separate, voluntary product that protects the notary's own assets against claims arising from mistakes. Many notaries purchase E&O coverage in addition to the required bond.
9What is the application fee paid to the Arkansas Secretary of State for a notary commission?
A.$10
B.$50
C.$120
D.$20
Explanation: Under A.C.A. § 21-14-101, the application fee paid to the Secretary of State for a notary public commission is twenty dollars ($20). Additional costs (bond, county recorder filing fee, and the seal) are separate from this $20 state fee.
10An Arkansas applicant lives in Texas but works full time at a business in Texarkana, Arkansas. Can they become an Arkansas notary?
A.No, only Arkansas residents may be commissioned
B.Yes, but only if they move to Arkansas within 30 days
C.Yes, an adjoining-state resident employed or operating a business in Arkansas may qualify
D.No, unless they are a U.S. military service member
Explanation: Under A.C.A. § 21-14-101, a legal resident of a state adjoining Arkansas who is employed in or operates a business in Arkansas may be commissioned. They must list both their out-of-state residential address and their Arkansas employer's address to establish eligibility.

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