The Arizona Revised Statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 56th Legislature, 1st Regular Session. Please note that the next update of this compilation will not take place until after the conclusion of the 56th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session, which convenes in January 2024.
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A. The secretary of state may require an applicant for a commission as a notary public who does not hold a commission in this state, an applicant who is renewing a commission as a notary public or a notary public with a suspended commission to pass an examination administered by the secretary of state or an entity approved by the secretary of state. The examination must be based on the course of study described in subsection B of this section.
B. If the secretary of state requires an examination under subsection A of this section, the secretary of state or an entity approved by the secretary of state may offer a course of study to applicants who do not hold commissions as notaries public in this state, applicants who are renewing commissions as notaries public or notaries public with suspended commissions. The course must cover the laws, rules, procedures and ethics relevant to notarial acts.
C. The secretary of state may prescribe and assess a fee for administering a course of study and examination under this section. The secretary of state shall deposit the fees collected under this section in the notary education fund established by section 41-332.