Free Arizona Notary exam Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Arizona Notary exam practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1What is the minimum age for an otherwise qualified Arizona notary-public applicant?

   1. A. 18 years old
   2. B. 19 years old
   3. C. 20 years old
   4. D. 21 years old

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling source states, “at least eighteen years of age”. Arizona requires a notary-public applicant to be at least eighteen years old, so the other listed ages exceed the statutory minimum.

   Reference: Notary Manual Aug (2026) — A.R.S. § 41-269(B)(1); p. 4, Qualifications

2. 2Which set must a newly approved applicant possess before beginning to notarize?

   1. A. Application and bond on file, commission certificate, seal, and journal
   2. B. Exam receipt, training certificate, insurance, and fee poster
   3. C. Bond copy, employer approval, seal order, and passport
   4. D. Commission certificate, business license, legal diploma, and insurance

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling source states, “The duties of the office of an Arizona notary public”. Before acting, the notary needs the filed application and bond, commission certificate, seal, and journal.

   Reference: Notary Manual Aug (2026) — A.R.S. §§ 41-269, 41-266, 41-319; p. 7

3. 3A signer appears unable to understand the transaction and the notary is not satisfied the signer has capacity. What may the Arizona notary do?

   1. A. Refuse the notarial act
   2. B. Complete it if a relative consents
   3. C. Complete it if no fee is charged
   4. D. Replace the signer with a credible witness

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling source states, “has the capacity to execute the record”. A notarial officer may refuse when not satisfied that the individual is competent or has capacity to execute the record.

   Reference: Notary Manual Aug (2026) — A.R.S. § 41-256(A); p. 16, Authority to Refuse

4. 4A signer asks for an acknowledgment on a record signed yesterday. Which signing rule applies?

   1. A. The prior signature is allowed if the signer now appears and acknowledges it
   2. B. The record must always be signed again in the notary's presence
   3. C. The notary may acknowledge it without the signer appearing
   4. D. A prior signature converts the act into a jurat

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling source states, “may be signed in advance”. The manual says acknowledgments may be signed in advance, but the signer must appear before the notary.

   Reference: Notary Manual Aug (2026) — A.R.S. §§ 41-251(1), 41-254; p. 26, Acknowledgments

5. 5A coworker asks to borrow a notary's stamping device for a notarial act. What does Arizona law require?

   1. A. The notary must keep it secure and may not allow another person to use it
   2. B. The coworker may use it if employed at the same office
   3. C. The coworker may use it when the notary watches
   4. D. The employer may assign it to any commissioned employee

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling source states, “security of the”. A.R.S. § 41-267 makes the notary responsible for the device's security and prohibits allowing another individual to use it.

   Reference: Notary Manual Aug (2026) — p. 43, A.R.S. § 41-267

6. 6Which combination belongs in the sample journal entry for the person receiving a notarization?

   1. A. Printed name, address, and signature
   2. B. Exam score, bond premium, and employer
   3. C. Birth certificate number, salary, and citizenship
   4. D. Seal dimensions, county population, and training provider

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling source states, “printed full name and address”. The sample journal provides fields for the printed name and address of the signer and the signer's signature.

   Reference: Notary Manual Aug (2026) — A.R.S. § 41-319(A); p. 62, Sample Journal Page

7. 7Which immigration-status condition satisfies Arizona's basic notary-public qualification?

   1. A. Holding any temporary visitor visa
   2. B. Being a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
   3. C. Having an Arizona employer sponsor
   4. D. Owning real property in Arizona

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The controlling source states, “Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States”. The applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent legal resident.

   Reference: Notary Manual Aug (2026) — A.R.S. § 41-269(B)(2); p. 4, Qualifications

8. 8What is the term of an Arizona notary public commission?

   1. A. Two years
   2. B. Three years
   3. C. Four years
   4. D. Five years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The controlling source states, “An Arizona notary public serves a four-year term”. An Arizona notary commission has a four-year term.

   Reference: Notary Manual Aug (2026) — A.R.S. § 41-269(E); p. 7, Commission Terms

9. 9A signer states that a supervisor is forcing the signature. Which concern authorizes the notary to refuse?

   1. A. The signature may not be knowingly and voluntarily made
   2. B. The document was printed outside Arizona
   3. C. The signer chose an affirmation
   4. D. The signer asked about the fee

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling source states, “knowingly and voluntarily made”. The notary may refuse when not satisfied that the individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.

   Reference: Notary Manual Aug (2026) — A.R.S. § 41-256(A); p. 16, Authority to Refuse

10. 10Before taking an acknowledgment, what must the notary determine about the appearing individual?

    1. A. The individual has the identity claimed and the record bears that individual's signature
    2. B. The individual drafted every provision in the record
    3. C. The individual owns all property mentioned in the record
    4. D. The individual has paid the maximum notarial fee

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The controlling source states, “has the identity claimed”. For an acknowledgment, the officer determines the appearing individual's identity and that the signature on the record is the individual's signature.

    Reference: Notary Manual Aug (2026) — A.R.S. § 41-253(A); p. 26, Acknowledgment Checklist