Become an Arizona Notary and Signing Agent Basic requirements; 18- yrs of age Legal resident of Arizona Read & write English Pass state exam if required (Arizona is starting to require tests for new Notaries and renewing Notaries. 1. Complete the online web-based application at www.azsos.gov 2. Print and wet sign the application 3. Obtain a 5K bond (Bonding Company, Insurance Company, or Notary organization) 4. Submit application, Bond and fee ($25 app and $18 filing fee) to SOS via snail mail (ensure your printed name matches on the app & Bond as well as the signatures) 5. 4 – 6 week processing time If accepted, Notarial Commission will be sent by mail to the address on the application. Your commission term is for 4-years This commission certificate must be presented to your stamp maker when ordering your seal. While you are waiting for your commission;  Read your state notary handbook cover to cover  Purchase a journal If you are wanting to become a Loan Signing Agent;  Purchase Errors & Omission insurance  Take the NNA Signing Agent Exam  Pass the Background Check through the NationalNotaryAssociation.com Arizona Notaries can sign up at the NNA for all of these items at:  Set up your office. We highly recommend starting with your training with us and learn everything you can while waiting for your commission. Check out our Notary Success Map: You can even take the Notary101 courses for free at Notary Stars at: If you are interested in becoming a Loan Signing Agent, you can start training to handle Loan Documents. We’ll do our best to have you ready by the time your commission comes in…or close to it. It really will depend on how much time you have to train each day and how quickly you absorb the information. You can sign up when you are ready at: We are here for you to answer any questions you might have. Become a member and start your Signing Agent specialized training at www.NotaryStars.com
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