Arkansas Notary Public Exam (2024) – All Questions & Answers (100% Verified)

Arkansas Notary Public Exam (2024) – All Questions & Answers (100% Verified) Arkansas Notary Public Exam (2024) – All Questions & Answers (100% Verified) What is a notary public? - ANSWER - A notary public acts as an official and unbiased witness to the identity of a person who appears before the notary. This person may be taking an oath, giving written testimony, or acknowledging his/her/their signature on a legal document. Can a traditional notary notarize a document without the person/people appearing before him/her/them? - ANSWER - No, a traditional notary needs to be able to verify identification and to be sure that no coercion or forgery is taking place. Is there anything an Arkansas notary public cannot notarize? - ANSWER - An Arkansas notary cannot notarize his/her/their own signature, a document to which the notary is an involved party or a document from which the notary would gain direct or indirect financial benefit. Photocopies of vital records (such as birth or death certificates) and public records (for example: marriage licenses, divorce decrees and court orders) are also not documents allowed to be notarized. Under Arkansas law, a notary public is appointed and commissioned by whom? - ANSWER - The Secretary of State Can someone who is not a resident of Arkansas be a notary public in the state of Arkansas? - ANSWER - Yes, if they are a legal resident of an adjoining state and are employed or operating a business in Arkansas or are the non-resident spouse of a U.S. military service member who is doing so. Can a person who is not a United States citizen be a notary public in the state of Arkansas? - ANSWER - Yes, if the applicant is a permanent resident alien and can provide a copy of a recorded Declaration of Domicile. What is the minimum age to be a notary public in the state of Arkansas? - ANSWER - A person must be at least 18 years old to qualify to be a notary public in Arkansas. Can someone who is not able to read or write English perform the duties of a notary public in Arkansas? - ANSWER - No, an applicant must be able to read and write English. Can someone who had a previous notary commission revoked apply to be a notary again? - ANSWER - Yes, but not if their previous commission was revoked within the last 10 years. Can a convicted felon become a notary public? - ANSWER - No. Do you need to include your residential address on your application? - ANSWER - Yes.