What do I need to do to become an Arizona Notary Public?

You first need to read the ARIZONA NOTARY HANDBOOK, including the laws. You can request a paper copy of the handbook from our office, or view it online.

Then you need to fill out the application form and mail the application to the Secretary of State's Office at the address on the form. Make sure you enclose a check or money order for $25 made payable to SECRETARY OF STATE.

You must also purchase a $5000 notary bond (see the Chapter on bonds for more information) and send the original of the bond to the Clerk of the Superior Court in your county of residence along with a check or money order for $18 made payable to the CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. You can speed up the process if you also send a copy of your bond to the Secretary of State's Office at the time you send us your application form. (A.R.S. §§ 41-126(A)(2), 41-312(B), 41-315, and 12-284)