ARIZONA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM ACTUAL
PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED
ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS
1. An individual applying for an Arizona Notary Public commission must be at
least:
A. 16 years old
B. 17 years old
C. 18 years old
D. 21 years old
Rationale: Arizona law requires a notary applicant to be a minimum of 18
years of age to ensure legal capacity and accountability.
2. Which residency requirement applies to an Arizona Notary Public?
A. Must be born in Arizona
B. Must be a resident of Arizona
C. Must own property in Arizona
D. Must work for an Arizona employer
Rationale: Arizona law requires notaries to be state residents to ensure
jurisdictional authority and oversight.
3. The term length of an Arizona Notary Public commission is:
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
, D. 5 years
Rationale: Arizona commissions are issued for a four-year term.
4. A notary’s primary duty is to:
A. Verify the legality of documents
B. Identify signers and deter fraud
C. Advise parties on document content
D. Prepare legal instruments
Rationale: Notaries serve as impartial witnesses to identity and willingness,
not legal advisors.
5. Which act is prohibited for an Arizona Notary?
A. Administering oaths
B. Taking acknowledgments
C. Giving legal advice
D. Verifying identity
Rationale: Providing legal advice constitutes unauthorized practice of law.
6. An Arizona Notary may perform a notarization for:
A. A close family member
B. A stranger with proper ID
C. A document in which the notary has a financial interest
D. Themselves
Rationale: Notaries must be impartial and cannot notarize documents in
which they have a direct interest.
7. When must a notary refuse a notarization?
A. When the signer appears nervous
B. When the document is handwritten
C. When the signer lacks proper identification
, D. When the signer is elderly
Rationale: Positive identification is mandatory for all notarizations.
8. Acceptable identification for notarization must be:
A. Expired within 5 years
B. Issued by any private entity
C. Government-issued and current or recently expired as allowed
D. Signed by a witness
Rationale: Arizona law specifies acceptable, reliable government-issued
identification.
9. A notary’s official seal must include:
A. Only the notary’s name
B. A decorative emblem
C. Name, commission number, and expiration date
D. County of residence only
Rationale: Arizona law mandates specific elements to validate notarizations.
10.If a notary’s seal is lost or stolen, the notary must:
A. Continue notarizing without it
B. Replace it quietly
C. Notify the Secretary of State promptly
D. File a police report only
Rationale: Immediate notification prevents fraudulent misuse.
11.Acknowledgments primarily confirm that the signer:
A. Swore an oath
B. Voluntarily signed the document
C. Wrote the document themselves
D. Understands legal consequences
, Rationale: Acknowledgments verify identity and willingness, not
truthfulness.
12.Jurats require the signer to:
A. Appear by phone
B. Sign before or after notarization
C. Swear or affirm the truth of the document
D. Present two witnesses
Rationale: Jurats include an oath or affirmation administered by the notary.
13.A notary journal in Arizona:
A. Is optional
B. Is mandatory for all notarizations
C. Is required only for real estate
D. Can be shared between notaries
Rationale: Arizona requires a single, secure journal per notary.
14.Which entry is required in every journal record?
A. Signer’s Social Security number
B. Date of notarization
C. Document value
D. Legal advice given
Rationale: Date is a mandatory element for traceability and accountability.
15.A notary may charge a maximum fee of:
A. $5 per notarization
B. $7 per notarization
C. $10 per notarization
D. Any agreed amount
Rationale: Arizona statute caps notarial fees to protect the public.
PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED
ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS
1. An individual applying for an Arizona Notary Public commission must be at
least:
A. 16 years old
B. 17 years old
C. 18 years old
D. 21 years old
Rationale: Arizona law requires a notary applicant to be a minimum of 18
years of age to ensure legal capacity and accountability.
2. Which residency requirement applies to an Arizona Notary Public?
A. Must be born in Arizona
B. Must be a resident of Arizona
C. Must own property in Arizona
D. Must work for an Arizona employer
Rationale: Arizona law requires notaries to be state residents to ensure
jurisdictional authority and oversight.
3. The term length of an Arizona Notary Public commission is:
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
, D. 5 years
Rationale: Arizona commissions are issued for a four-year term.
4. A notary’s primary duty is to:
A. Verify the legality of documents
B. Identify signers and deter fraud
C. Advise parties on document content
D. Prepare legal instruments
Rationale: Notaries serve as impartial witnesses to identity and willingness,
not legal advisors.
5. Which act is prohibited for an Arizona Notary?
A. Administering oaths
B. Taking acknowledgments
C. Giving legal advice
D. Verifying identity
Rationale: Providing legal advice constitutes unauthorized practice of law.
6. An Arizona Notary may perform a notarization for:
A. A close family member
B. A stranger with proper ID
C. A document in which the notary has a financial interest
D. Themselves
Rationale: Notaries must be impartial and cannot notarize documents in
which they have a direct interest.
7. When must a notary refuse a notarization?
A. When the signer appears nervous
B. When the document is handwritten
C. When the signer lacks proper identification
, D. When the signer is elderly
Rationale: Positive identification is mandatory for all notarizations.
8. Acceptable identification for notarization must be:
A. Expired within 5 years
B. Issued by any private entity
C. Government-issued and current or recently expired as allowed
D. Signed by a witness
Rationale: Arizona law specifies acceptable, reliable government-issued
identification.
9. A notary’s official seal must include:
A. Only the notary’s name
B. A decorative emblem
C. Name, commission number, and expiration date
D. County of residence only
Rationale: Arizona law mandates specific elements to validate notarizations.
10.If a notary’s seal is lost or stolen, the notary must:
A. Continue notarizing without it
B. Replace it quietly
C. Notify the Secretary of State promptly
D. File a police report only
Rationale: Immediate notification prevents fraudulent misuse.
11.Acknowledgments primarily confirm that the signer:
A. Swore an oath
B. Voluntarily signed the document
C. Wrote the document themselves
D. Understands legal consequences
, Rationale: Acknowledgments verify identity and willingness, not
truthfulness.
12.Jurats require the signer to:
A. Appear by phone
B. Sign before or after notarization
C. Swear or affirm the truth of the document
D. Present two witnesses
Rationale: Jurats include an oath or affirmation administered by the notary.
13.A notary journal in Arizona:
A. Is optional
B. Is mandatory for all notarizations
C. Is required only for real estate
D. Can be shared between notaries
Rationale: Arizona requires a single, secure journal per notary.
14.Which entry is required in every journal record?
A. Signer’s Social Security number
B. Date of notarization
C. Document value
D. Legal advice given
Rationale: Date is a mandatory element for traceability and accountability.
15.A notary may charge a maximum fee of:
A. $5 per notarization
B. $7 per notarization
C. $10 per notarization
D. Any agreed amount
Rationale: Arizona statute caps notarial fees to protect the public.
