What you're buying
- A $5,000 Arizona notary surety bond — the guarantee that backs your commission.
- Errors & omissions coverage with a $10,000 limit, protecting you subject to the policy terms.
Purchase, application, and issuance are completed through The Southern Agency's secure checkout — the licensed insurance agency behind Notary.Bond.
Arizona requirement at a glance
- Commissioning authority
- Arizona Secretary of State
- Surety bond required
- Yes — $5,000
- Bond filed with
- Clerk of the superior court (county of residence); copy to the Secretary of State
- Commission term
- 4 years
- Competency exam
- Required for new and renewing notaries (since July 1, 2025)
- E&O insurance
- Optional
State requirements can change. Reviewed on July 29, 2026 — confirm with the Arizona Secretary of State. Full details on the Arizona requirements page.
Other Arizona options
- Arizona Notary Bond (Bond only)