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Key Facts: AZ Notary Exam
$46.75
Prometric Exam Fee
Arizona SOS / Prometric (2025)
80%
Passing Score (36/45)
Arizona SOS exam requirement
$5,000
Surety Bond Required
ARS 41-312
4 years
Commission Term
Arizona Secretary of State
$10
Max Fee Per Notarial Act
ARS 41-319 / AAC R2-12-1102
5 years
Journal Retention Period
ARS 41-319
For 2026 prep, Arizona now requires ALL new and renewing notary applicants to pass a mandatory competency exam (effective July 1, 2025). The Prometric exam has 45 questions, an 80% passing score (36/45), a 60-minute time limit, and costs $46.75 per attempt. It is open-book with a digital link to the 2025 Reference Manual. Arizona commissions run 4 years, require a $5,000 surety bond, and cap notarial fees at $10 per act. RON has been permanently authorized since June 30, 2022.
About the AZ Notary Exam
The Arizona notary exam is an open-book, 45-question test administered by Prometric. It covers the 2025 Arizona Notary Public Reference Manual including notarial acts, journal and seal requirements, identification standards, fee limits, and ARS 41-xxx statutes. The exam became mandatory for all new and renewing notaries on July 1, 2025.
Questions
45 scored questions
Time Limit
60 minutes
Passing Score
80%
Exam Fee
$46.75 exam + $43 application (Arizona Secretary of State / Prometric)
AZ Notary Exam Content Outline
Commission, Eligibility, and Application
AZ SOS application process, eligibility (18+, AZ resident, US citizen/LPR), $5,000 bond, 4-year term, Prometric exam
Notarial Acts and Procedures
Four authorized acts: acknowledgments, jurats, copy certifications, oaths/affirmations. Signer appearance and certificate completion
Identification and Signer Screening
Valid unexpired photo ID requirements, acceptable IDs, credible witness alternative, refusal triggers
Journal, Seal, and Record Keeping
Mandatory paper journal, pre-numbered pages, 5-year retention, seal specifications, dark ink, Great Seal of Arizona
Fees, RON, and Administrative Compliance
$10 max fee, RON authorization (SB 1115), e-journal/AV recording retention, penalties, HB2588 changes
How to Pass the AZ Notary Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80%
- Exam length: 45 questions
- Time limit: 60 minutes
- Exam fee: $46.75 exam + $43 application
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arizona notary exam open-book?
Yes. The Arizona notary exam is open-book — a digital link to the 2025 Notary Public Reference Manual is built into the Prometric exam interface. Physical copies of the manual are NOT allowed during the test.
How many questions and what passing score does the AZ notary exam require?
The Arizona notary exam has 45 multiple-choice questions with an 80% passing score, meaning you need at least 36 correct answers. The time limit is 60 minutes, and the exam fee is $46.75 per attempt at Prometric.
When did Arizona start requiring a notary exam?
Arizona's mandatory competency exam for all new and renewing notary applicants became effective July 1, 2025. Prior to this date, no exam was required. Applicants could begin scheduling with Prometric as early as May 1, 2025.
What are the Arizona notary bond and fee requirements?
Arizona requires a $5,000 surety bond for the 4-year commission term. The maximum fee a notary can charge is $10 per notarial act for all types — traditional, electronic, and remote online notarization.
What are Arizona's notary seal requirements?
Arizona requires a rubber stamp (embossers allowed only in addition). It must use dark ink (black, dark blue, purple, or brown — no red). It can be rectangular (max 1.5" H × 2.5" W) or circular (max 1.5" diameter) and must contain the notary's name, county, commission number, expiration date, and the Great Seal of Arizona.