Notary Workshop
Notary Workshops
The notary workshops are not available at this current time. Thank you for your patience.
ATTENTION
Effective Immediately
Couriers may drop off filings at the counter provided the documents are not enclosed in a sealed envelope.
If a courier arrives with documents in a sealed envelope, they must be directed to the ADOA Mail Room located at:
1802 W Jackson St,
Phoenix, AZ 85007
We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and understanding.
Public Notice
Phoenix Business Services - Appointment Only
Effective November 2, 2026, and until further notice, Business Services will operate by appointment only.
Customers who require in-person assistance must schedule an appointment through our online booking system:
Important Information
- Walk-in services will not be available without a scheduled appointment.
- In-person services will not be provided at 1700 W. Washington Street, Executive Tower location.
- The appointment location and additional instructions will be provided when the appointment is confirmed.
We encourage customers to schedule appointments in advance to ensure timely service.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to serve the public efficiently.
Business Services
Arizona Secretary of State's Office
Important Upcoming Changes
AZ Senate Bill 1479
Signed: April 09, 2026
Effective: September 12, 2026
The legislation, which addresses deed fraud, requires Arizona Notaries Public to obtain the signer's right thumbprint in their notary journal when notarizing:
- Deeds
- Quitclaim deeds
- Deeds of trust
- Other documents affecting real property
- Powers of attorney
Notary Exam Notice
To help protect the public from fraud and reinforce the integrity of our notarial system, A.R.S. § 41-270, the Office of Secretary of State will be instituting a notary competency examination. Beginning July 1, 2025, all new and renewing Arizona notaries public will be required to pass this examination.
The examination can be taken remotely or at any of Pearson’s testing sites. A $35 cost will be assessed for every proctored examination. A passing score of 80% is needed to renew or start your notary commission. The examination will consist of 45 basic questions drawn directly from the 2026 Notary Public Reference Manual and must be completed within 60 minutes. The examination is 'open book'*1. The examination can be taken 3 times, after the 3rd fail, you will be required to wait 30 days to reschedule. Pearson Customer Support: 888-405-5776.
*1 The manual is built into the examination. A physical copy is NOT allowed at testing sites or during remote testing.
To help you succeed, we urge you to study the 2026 Notary Public Reference Manual prior to the examination. It covers all the content tested in the examination.”
Contact Business Services
Starting February 3, 2025, both the Phoenix and Tucson offices will be open Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays) from 8 am to 5 pm.
Office of the Secretary of State
Business Services Division - Phoenix
1700 W Washington St, Fl 2
Phoenix AZ 85007-2808
602-542-6187
Office of the Secretary of State
Business Services Division - Tucson
Arizona State Complex Building
400 West Congress Street, Suite 221
Tucson, AZ 85701
Mail Only
1802 W Jackson St, Box #130
Phoenix, AZ 85007
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