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Arizona Notary Bond: $5,000 Requirement, Cost, and How to Apply
Arizona requires every notary public to buy a $5,000 notary bond before being commissioned. The commission lasts four years, and published prices for the bond start around $30 for the full four-year term. You submit the notarized bond with your application and a $43 filing fee to the Arizona Secretary of State.
This guide covers the bond requirement, cost, who the bond protects, optional errors and omissions coverage, and the application steps. Blake Insurance Group is an independent agency, and a licensed agent can help with your bond.
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Arizona notary bond requirement
Under A.A.C. R2-12-1103, notaries public must purchase a $5,000 bond before being commissioned. The Arizona Secretary of State commissions notaries for four years and requires an original, notarized notary bond with every application.
How much an Arizona notary bond costs
| Option | Published price |
|---|---|
| $5,000 notary bond only | $30 |
| Bond plus $5,000 E&O coverage | $35 |
| Bond plus $10,000 E&O coverage | $65 |
| Bond plus $15,000 E&O coverage | $80 |
Prices published by SuretyBonds.com. Notary bonds are usually sold at a flat price with no credit check.
Who the bond protects
The notary bond protects the public, not the notary. If someone is harmed by a notary’s mistake or misconduct and the surety pays a valid claim, the notary must repay the surety. Optional errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is different: it helps pay claims and legal costs for the notary’s own honest mistakes.
Who can become an Arizona notary
- At least 18 years old.
- A U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident.
- An Arizona resident for income tax purposes.
- Able to read, write, and understand English.
- Not disqualified under A.R.S. § 41-217.
Source: Arizona Secretary of State.
How to apply
- Buy your $5,000 notary bond and have it notarized.
- Complete the notary application and sign the original.
- Submit the original application, the original notarized bond, and the $43 fee to the Secretary of State by mail or in person in Phoenix or Tucson.
- Allow about four weeks for processing.
Electronic and remote online notaries must already hold an active Arizona commission. Check the Arizona Secretary of State for current forms and rules.
Arizona notary bond FAQs
How much is a notary bond in Arizona?
The required bond amount is $5,000. Published prices for the bond start around $30 for the full four-year commission.
How long is an Arizona notary commission?
Four years.
Do I need E&O insurance as an Arizona notary?
It is optional. The bond protects the public; E&O insurance helps protect you from claims over honest mistakes.
Is there a credit check for a notary bond?
Notary bonds are usually sold at a flat price without a credit check.
What is the Arizona notary application fee?
$43 for a standard application, paid to the Arizona Secretary of State.
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