How to Become a Notary in Arkansas

Quick Facts

Minimum Age

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

Yes

Exam Required

Yes

No

Background Check Required

Bond Requirement

Yes

Commission Term

10 years

Journal Required

Yes

Stamp Requirement

Yes

Last updated

August , 2025

Steps to Become a Notary in Arkansas

Education Final:

Yes, must complete an approved training course.

Exam:

A multiple choice exam is required for all notary applicants. Use the link provided in your online application to access the exam.

Exam Final:

Yes, an exam is required

Background Check Final:

No background check is required

Bond:

A surety bond in the amount of $7,500 is required. • You must purchase either a surety bond executed by a surety insurer authorized to do business in the state of Arkansas or a surety contract from a general business Arkansas corporation which has registered with the Arkansas Insurance Department and otherwise complied with all requirements under Arkansas law.

Bond Final:

Yes, a $7,500 bond is required

Applictation Final:

Yes, application and a fee required

Order Supplies Final:

Stamp Required

File Oath And Commission:

If your application is approved, you will be issued two (2) Oath of Commission Certificates. These will be mailed to you. If you filed online, this will be available in the online portal.

File Oath And Commission Final:

Yes, an Oath is required

Other Final (optional)

None

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Arkansas Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

The Arkansas Secretary of State appoints notaries public, processes all applications for appointment and reappointment, issues notary public commissions, and maintains the records relating to notaries.

Always Verify the Information with your State’s Official Notary Licensing Agency.