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Notary Public

Business Services is able to provide all of its services online or over the phone.

  • Trade Names & Trademarks: https://apps.azsos.gov/apps/tntp/index.html
  • Notary – Online Web application must be completed, printed and mailed: Notary Public
  • Partnerships – Online fillable forms, completed, printed, mailed: LP Form Directory
  • UCC – Online fillable forms, completed, printed, mailed: Uniform Commercial Code UCC

 

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Los Servicios de Negocio pueden proporcionar todos sus servicios en línea o por teléfono.

  • Nombres comerciales y marcas comerciales: https://apps.azsos.gov/apps/tntp/index.html
  • Notario – La aplicación se puede encontrar en línea. Debe ser completada, impresa y enviada por correo: https://azsos.gov/business/notary-public
  • Asociaciones – Formularios rellenables en línea, completados, impresos, y enviados por correo: LP Form Directory
  • UCC – Formularios rellenables en línea, completados, impresos y enviados por correo: https://azsos.gov/business/uniform-commercial-code-ucc

 


Attention:

On April 5, 2022, Business Services will be open to the public for Apostille requests BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on an expedited basis. An expedite fee of $25.00 dollars will be assessed per visit with a limit of 6 documents to be Apostilled. Additionally, a $5.00 fee will be assessed for each notarization provided. Appointments will only be available from Tuesday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12:00-1:00). Please make sure to print a copy of your appointment confirmation. Proof of appointment will be required when checking in with security.

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PLEASE NOTE: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE EXPEDITED PROCESSING WILL NOT BE OFFERED FOR NEW OR RENEWAL NOTARY APPLICATIONS. WE WILL HOWEVER PROCESS YOUR APPLICATIONS AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PATIENCE.

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The Secretary of State records and maintains notary public commissions in Arizona. A notary public witnesses signatures and verifies identities of signers and must be impartial.

Every state commissions notaries; however, every state allows notaries to perform different functions. In Arizona, notaries can perform only acknowledgments, jurats, copy certifications, and oaths and affirmations. Samples of each can be found in our Notary Public Reference Manual (PDF).

An Arizona notary must meet several basic requirements which are listed in Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) § 41-312(E). These requirements will be reviewed and verified in the application process. Our office cannot commission someone who does not meet these standards.

What to File

Document to File: Notary Public Application and completed notary bond

Filing Fee: Standard application $43. Checks and money orders can be made out to the “Arizona Secretary of State.” Please do not send cash by mail. We recommend paying with cash for in-person filings only.

Commission Length: 4 years

Processing time: Approximately 4 weeks.

Filing Tips

  • You must submit these three* items together:
    • Original signed Notary Application
    • Original notarized Notary Bond
    • $43 filing fee
    • Our office reserves the right to request additional documentation or fees required for processing.
  • If you have changed any address (mailing, home and/or business) more than 30 days from today’s date and did not report that change to our office, include a civil penalty of $25 to avoid a delay in processing your application. (A.R.S. § 41-323).
  • If you are mailing in an expedited application, noticeably write “EXPEDITE” on your envelope so that your application is processed promptly.
  • You may renew a commission up to two months before your term expires. If you are unsure of when your commission ends, look at your stamp or check our online search feature.
  • Upon receipt of your commission certificate, we recommend that you review your name, county of residence and commission dates to ensure your stamp is made accurately.
  • Any application requiring further review, i.e. felony conviction, professional license action or past notary complaint, cannot be expedited. If the expedited fee is included, it will either be returned or refunded.
  • Copies of the notary bond can be requested with the Public Record Request Form (PDF) for $3.10. A notary application is not available for public inspection or duplication, and can only be released by order of a subpoena.
  • If you have any questions, please call us at 602-542-6187 or 1-800-458-5842 or email us.

Where to File

Filing By Mail

Secretary of State
Attn: Notary Dept.
1700 W. Washington Street, Fl. 7
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808

In-Person Filing - Phoenix Office

State Capitol Executive Tower
1700 W. Washington Street
Suite 220

In-Person Filing - Tucson Office

Arizona State Complex Building
400 West Congress
First Floor, Suite 141

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Office of the Secretary of State
Business Services Division
1700 W Washington St Fl 7
Phoenix AZ 85007-2808

602-542-6187
1-800-458-5842

 

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