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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (AR): practice questions

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Question 1 · Arkansas

Who appoints and commissions notaries public in Arkansas?

  1. The Secretary of State
  2. The Governor
  3. The circuit clerk of each county
  4. The Arkansas Supreme Court
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A. The Secretary of State — AR Notary Handbook (Rev. 1-2025), Qualification, p. 1.

Question 2 · Arkansas

Which nonresident may qualify for an Arkansas notary commission?

  1. Any U.S. resident who owns property in Arkansas
  2. A resident of any state who works remotely for an Arkansas firm
  3. A legal resident of an adjoining state employed in Arkansas
  4. A resident of any state who passes the Arkansas exam
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C. A legal resident of an adjoining state employed in Arkansas — AR Notary Handbook, Qualification item 1.

Question 3 · Arkansas

How long is an out-of-state resident's Arkansas notary commission valid?

  1. For 4 years only
  2. Until the notary moves again
  3. As long as they keep employment in Arkansas
  4. Until the bond is next renewed
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C. As long as they keep employment in Arkansas — AR Notary Handbook, Arkansas notaries who live out of state, p. 7.

Question 4 · Arkansas

Which criminal history disqualifies an Arkansas notary applicant, per the handbook?

  1. Any misdemeanor in the past 5 years
  2. A felony conviction
  3. Any traffic offense in the past year
  4. An arrest without a conviction
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B. A felony conviction — AR Notary Handbook, Qualification item 6.

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