How to Become a Notary in Arkansas
Learn about Arkansas notary requirements, commission process, fees, and more. Prepare with AI-powered supplementary training, adaptive quizzes, and a 24/7 AI tutor scoped to Arkansas law.
Arkansas requires notary applicants to complete a mandatory education course approved by the Secretary of State before commissioning (Ark. Code § 21-14-101 et seq.). Notary Mentor is supplementary only and does not replace the state-mandated education course.
Arkansas Notary Requirements at a Glance
Key facts about notary commissions in Arkansas.
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Journal Requirements
Arkansas requires notaries to maintain a journal of all notarial acts (Ark. Code § 21-14-111). Each entry must include the date and time, type of notarial act, description or type of document, the sig...
Fees & Seals
Arkansas notaries may charge up to $5.00 per notarial act (Ark. Code § 21-14-110). The notary seal must include the words 'State of Arkansas,' 'Notary Public,' the notary's name as commissioned, the c...
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Acknowledgments
Under Arkansas Code § 16-47-107 and the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, a notary taking an acknowledgment must verify that the signer personally appeared, was identified thro...
Journals & Records
Arkansas requires notaries to maintain a journal of all notarial acts (Ark. Code § 21-14-111). Each entry must include the date and time, type of notarial act, description or type ...
Identity Verification
Arkansas notaries verify identity through personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence (Ark. Code § 21-14-108). Satisfactory evidence includes a government-issued identification doc...
RON Specifics
Arkansas enacted the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts including RON provisions (Ark. Code § 21-14-201 et seq.), effective 2020. Notaries must register with the Secretary of Sta...
Prohibited Acts
Arkansas notaries must not: notarize their own signature; perform a notarial act if the signer is not present (except RON); notarize when the notary has a disqualifying interest in...
Fees & Seals
Arkansas notaries may charge up to $5.00 per notarial act (Ark. Code § 21-14-110). The notary seal must include the words 'State of Arkansas,' 'Notary Public,' the notary's name as...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Arkansas
Mistakes that Arkansas notaries frequently make — and how to avoid them.
Failing to complete the mandatory pre-commission education course required by the Secretary of State.
Not maintaining the required journal of notarial acts for the full 10-year retention period.
Accepting identification that lacks both a photograph and signature.
Performing RON without proper registration as a RON notary with the Secretary of State.
Notarizing a document in which the notary has a personal or financial interest in the underlying transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about becoming a notary in Arkansas.
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