State Information for Arkansas
Arkansas Notary Requirements and Information
Arkansas Notary Commission Qualifications
Notary applicants must:
• be at least 18 years old;
• be a legal resident of Arkansas OR a resident of a bordering state, employed in the state of Arkansas OR a non-resident spouse of a U.S. Military member employed or operating a business in the state of Arkansas;
• be able to read and write English.
• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien;
• have not had a commission revoked within 10 years from the date applying;
• not have been convicted of a felony;
• review Arkansas notary public law and understand the duties.
How to Apply to Become an Arkansas Notary
See detailed information on the website of the Arkansas Secretary of State, Business & Commercial Services: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/notary-e-notary
Secretary of State
Term of Office
10 Year Term
Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
• Exam required, traditional Notaries.
• Education course and exam required, electronic Notaries.
Notary Bond Requirement
$7,500 Bond Required (10-year term)
Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Not required, paper notarial acts. Electronic recordbook (record, journal) required, Electronic Notaries performing an online notarial act.
Notary Seal Requirement
• Ink stamp or embossing seal required, paper notarial acts. Must be photographically reproducible. Blue or black ink only.
• Electronic seal required/specified, electronic notarial acts.
Authorized Duties
• Oaths/affirmations;
• acknowledgments;
• proofs;
• take affidavits and depositions (swear-in witnesses);
• certify (attest) copies;
• execute protests.
Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status
See detailed information on the website of the Arkansas Secretary of State: https://bcs.sos.arkansas.gov/
Contact Information for the State of Arkansas
Arkansas State Notary Website
https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/notary-e-notary
State of Arkansas Online Notary Search
https://bcs.sos.arkansas.gov/search/notary
State of Arkansas Notary Handbook
https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/Notary_Handbook_2024_030824.pdf
Phone Number
(501) 682-3409 OR toll-free (888) 233-0325
Mailing Address
Arkansas Secretary of State
Business & Commercial Services Division
1401 W Capitol Ave
250 Victory Bldg.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Apostille/Certification Information
Phone Number
(501) 682-5070 OR (501) 682-3409
Further Information
https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/for-apostille-certification
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