I don't know about AZ, you should read your state SOS handbook.
In CA, to become a notary public you must meet all of the following requirements: (Government
Code section 8201)
Be a legal resident of the State of California;
Be at least 18 years of age;
Satisfactorily complete a course of study approved by the Secretary of State;
Pass a written examination prescribed by the Secretary of State; and
Pass a background check.
To determine if a person meets the requirements to fulfill the responsibilities of the position,
a completed application and a 2 x 2 color passport photograph of the applicant shall be
submitted at the examination site, then forwarded to the Secretary of States office and reviewed
by Secretary of State staff for qualifying information. (Government Code section 8201.5)
To assist the Secretary of State in determining the identity of an applicant and whether the
applicant has been convicted of a disqualifying crime, state law requires all applicants to be
fingerprinted as part of a thorough background check prior to being granted an appointment as
a notary public. (Government Code section 8201.1) Information concerning the fingerprinting
requirements will be mailed to candidates who pass the examination. |
