Arizona notary exam practice questions

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1. How many questions are on the Arizona notary exam?

   1. 45
   2. 30
   3. 100
   4. 60
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   A. 45

   Secretary of State: 45 basic questions.

   Source: Arizona Secretary of State, Notary Public application page (azsos.gov/node/66)

2. How long do you have to finish the exam?

   1. 30 minutes
   2. 90 minutes
   3. 60 minutes
   4. 2 hours
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   C. 60 minutes

   Secretary of State: within 60 minutes.

   Source: Arizona Secretary of State, Notary Public application page (azsos.gov/node/66)

3. What is the minimum age for an Arizona notary?

   1. 21
   2. 18
   3. 19
   4. 25
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   B. 18

   A.R.S. § 41-269.

   Source: A.R.S. § 41-269 (azleg.gov)

4. Which citizenship status qualifies?

   1. Any holder of a valid US visa
   2. A person born in Arizona only
   3. US citizen only, born or naturalized
   4. US citizen or permanent legal resident
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   D. US citizen or permanent legal resident

   A.R.S. § 41-269.

   Source: A.R.S. § 41-269 (azleg.gov)

5. For denial or revocation under § 41-271, a plea of no contest is:

   1. Treated as an acquittal
   2. Treated as a conviction
   3. Ignored
   4. Counted only for felonies
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   B. Treated as a conviction

   A.R.S. § 41-271(A)(3).

   Source: A.R.S. § 41-271 (azleg.gov)

6. After a revocation, how long must a person wait to apply for a new commission?

   1. 6 months
   2. 5 years
   3. 1 year
   4. 10 years
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   C. 1 year

   A.R.S. § 41-271(B).

   Source: A.R.S. § 41-271 (azleg.gov)

7. A notary's spouse is a party to a record. May the notary notarize it?

   1. Yes, with a credible witness
   2. Yes, if no fee is charged
   3. No, the notary is disqualified
   4. Only remotely
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   C. No, the notary is disqualified

   A.R.S. § 41-252(B).

   Source: A.R.S. § 41-252 (azleg.gov)

8. A notarial act performed despite a disqualifying interest under § 41-252(B) is:

   1. Void in all cases
   2. Voidable
   3. Valid if no fee was charged
   4. Valid
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   B. Voidable

   A.R.S. § 41-252(B).

   Source: A.R.S. § 41-252 (azleg.gov)

9. Must the signer appear personally before the notary for a signature notarization?

   1. No, a signature can be notarized without appearance
   2. Yes, unless an authorized remote notarization is used
   3. Only for oaths, affirmations and jurats
   4. Only for deeds and other real estate records
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   B. Yes, unless an authorized remote notarization is used

   A.R.S. § 41-254(A); § 41-263.

   Source: A.R.S. § 41-254 (azleg.gov)

10. For which document must the signer leave a thumbprint in the journal?

    1. An affidavit of residence
    2. A school permission slip
    3. A deed of trust
    4. A vehicle bill of sale
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    C. A deed of trust

    A.R.S. § 41-254(C): deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, other real property documents and powers of attorney.

    Source: A.R.S. § 41-254 (azleg.gov)

11. Under § 41-255, personal knowledge means the notary:

    1. Has dealings with the person sufficient to be reasonably certain of identity
    2. Knows the person's full name, home address and date of birth from records
    3. Has seen the person's photograph on an ID card or on a social media profile
    4. Shares a mutual friend who can vouch for the person's identity by phone
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    A. Has dealings with the person sufficient to be reasonably certain of identity

    A.R.S. § 41-255(A).

    Source: A.R.S. § 41-255 (azleg.gov)

12. Which ID is satisfactory evidence for any notarial act?

    1. An expired driver license
    2. An unexpired US passport
    3. A Social Security card
    4. A credit card
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    B. An unexpired US passport

    A.R.S. § 41-255(B)(1).

    Source: A.R.S. § 41-255 (azleg.gov)

13. Where must the notary be during a remote notarial act?

    1. In the signer's state
    2. In their county of commission
    3. Anywhere in the US
    4. Physically in Arizona
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    D. Physically in Arizona

    A.R.S. § 41-263(B); Secretary of State.

    Source: A.R.S. § 41-263 (azleg.gov)

14. Which identity method is allowed for a remotely located signer?

    1. One government photo ID held up to the camera during the session
    2. A phone call to the signer's listed number
    3. An e-mailed scan of the signer's ID
    4. At least two different types of identity proofing
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    D. At least two different types of identity proofing

    A.R.S. § 41-263(B)(1); personal knowledge or a credible witness also work.

    Source: A.R.S. § 41-263 (azleg.gov)

15. When must the certificate of notarial act be completed?

    1. At the same time as the notarial act
    2. Before the signer arrives, to save time
    3. Within 30 days of the act
    4. Within 24 hours after the act
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    A. At the same time as the notarial act

    A.R.S. § 41-264(A).

    Source: A.R.S. § 41-264 (azleg.gov)

16. Which is NOT required on the official stamp by § 41-266?

    1. The words "notary public"
    2. The commission expiration date
    3. The notary's home address
    4. The county of commission
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    C. The notary's home address

    A.R.S. § 41-266(A); the name as on the commission is also required.

    Source: A.R.S. § 41-266 (azleg.gov)

17. Who may use the term "notario publico" in Arizona advertising?

    1. Only an attorney licensed in Arizona
    2. Any bilingual notary who speaks Spanish
    3. Any notary who adds a disclaimer
    4. Any commissioned notary in Arizona
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    A. Only an attorney licensed in Arizona

    A.R.S. § 41-273(C).

    Source: A.R.S. § 41-273 (azleg.gov)

18. What is the most an Arizona notary may charge for an acknowledgment, per signature?

    1. $25
    2. $10
    3. $2
    4. $5
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    B. $10

    Ariz. Admin. Code R2-12-1102; Secretary of State.

    Source: Ariz. Admin. Code R2-12-1102 (apps.azsos.gov); A.R.S. § 41-316

19. What kind of journal is required for acts on paper records?

    1. A spreadsheet
    2. No journal
    3. An electronic journal only
    4. A paper journal
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    D. A paper journal

    A.R.S. § 41-319(A).

    Source: A.R.S. § 41-319 (azleg.gov)

20. Within how many days must a notary report an address change?

    1. 45 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 60 days
    4. 10 days
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    B. 30 days

    A.R.S. § 41-323(A).

    Source: A.R.S. § 41-323 (azleg.gov)

Unofficial practice questions written from the public sources named under each answer. They are not the state's exam, are not affiliated with the State of Arizona, and are not legal advice. Rules change, so check the commissioning office's current materials.