Arkansas Notary - How to Become an Arkansas Notary Public

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Commission Term:	10 Years
Minimum Age:	18 Years
Residency:	Resident or AR employee residing in bordering state
Seal:	Required
Journal:	Recommended
Bond:	$7,500
Application Fee:	$20
Eligibility:	No felony convictions No notary commission revoked in past 10 years
Other:	Be able to read and write English

Notary.net now offers online notary public seminars for current notaries and those looking to become notaries in the State of Arkansas. Our intuitive online notary class will teach you everything you need to become a professional notary. The online Arkansas notary class is taught by Bruce Johnson. He has been teaching Notary Law for over ten years. View Free Sample

Have a group of people that need training? We currently offer live training for your business or organization. To schedule a private notary seminar, please contact us at (888) 263-1977.

As a notary public in the State of Arkansas, you have UNLIMITED financial liability on EVERY document you notarize. If you are a notary for your employer, your employer could also be held liable for your mistakes. All too often people take the office of Notary Public lightly, which is a huge mistake. Even though your state does not require education, it could keep you out of trouble. The Arkansas Online Notary Course is the fastest and easiest way for you to learn what to do and what not to do and how to protect yourself as a notary. Whether you are a new or current notary public in Arkansas, you should spend some time learning the laws. The cost of this course is much less expensive than just 1 hour consulting an attorney.

The Arkansas Online Notary Course includes:

2+ Hours of Streaming Video

3 Months of Unlimited Access

Asset Protection Information

Arkansas Training Manual (PDF)

Arkansas State Handbook (PDF)

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In addition to notary training, we also offer AR Notary Supplies. Whether you need a new journal or stamp, or a new notary package, we have what you are looking for.

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STEP 1: Complete the Online Arkansas Notary Training Course

STEP 2: Obtain a $7,500 Surety Bond.

STEP 3: Complete the Secretary of State Notary Public Application; be sure to have your signature notarized. Return to the Secretary of State's office a COPY of your Surety Bond (not the application for the Surety Bond or the original Surety Bond), along with your check or money order in the amount of $20.00, made payable to the Secretary of State, and your completed and notarized application.

STEP 4: After your application has been received and processed by the Secretary of State's office, we will send to you three (3) Notary Public Certificate/Notary Public Oath forms containing the oath of office and a Commission Identification Number. DO NOT complete the Oath of Office until you take them, along with your ORIGINAL BOND, to the circuit clerk of your county of residence. (Remember, you are commissioned in your county of residence, but you are able to notarize throughout the State of Arkansas.) You must return an original filed Notary Public Certificate/Notary Public Oath form to the Secretary of State’s Business and Commercial Services Division. Make sure you keep one of the original Certificate/Oath forms for your records. The Secretary of State’s office will then issue your notary wallet card.

FILING TIME: You have thirty (30) days from the date of your commission to file your oath with the circuit clerk. Your commission date is issued by the Secretary of State’s office.

If you have any questions, contact the Secretary of State,

Business and Commercial Services Division, at 501-682-3409 or

toll free at 888-233-0325.

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