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 Look-up your previous notary commission HERE . New Applicant Steps 1. Review the Notary Public Manual The application contains an examination that tests your understanding of the material contained in the manual. You must answer each question correctly before you will be provided a notary commission. 2. Complete a Jurat and Writing Sample You are then given your oath of public office and the clerk gives you a filing notice. You must submit an online notary application (signed by hand) with the original filing notice from the county, and submit the application fee of $35 plus the training fee of $45.00 to the Secretary of State. For additional questions regarding notary A notary acknowledgment is a type of official declaration before a qualified official that comes with an affixed signature. In most cases, this public official is a notary public although, in several states, this could be a mayor, a judge or some other authorized official. You can make a notary template for an acknowledgment in two ways. To help the new Notaries in our community, here are 5 steps to a proper notarization: Step 1: Require Personal Appearance. Almost every state requires the signer to personally appear before you during the notarization. That's crucial because it helps protect your signer, your employer, anyone relying on the notarization and you against potential fraud and liability. The South Carolina Notary Public Reference Manual (PDF) describes the duties of this office in detail and serves as a reference if you are a notary public. To apply to become a South Carolina Notary Public, you may complete the Notary Public Application and Renewal Application (PDF). You must be a registered voter to become a notary public. This manual has been created to inform and assist new and existing notaries public with understanding and performing the duties and functions of a Rhode Island Notary Public. NOTARY PUBLIC IN RHODE ISLAND CONTACT MORE INFO ADDRESS This manual has been prepared to educate Florida notaries public about the laws governing their duties and is not intended as legal advice. For additional information regarding the laws governing Florida notaries public, it Notary Public Seal and Commission Certificate 8 Change of Address, Telephone Number, or Criminal Record 9 Resignation Texas State Notary Bureau, Legal Info: 800-462-5705 The Texas Young Lawyers Association sincerely hopes that this handbook will assist Notaries Public in performing their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Former publication, TYLA, State Bar of Texas. The Notary Public and Justice of the Peace Manual is available on-line or by contacting the Secretary of State's Office at 603-271-3242 . REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION. Applicants are not residents of New Hampshire. The fee is $75 for a 5-year commission. PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING . NOTARY PUBLIC MANUAL | SECRETARY OF STATE, NELLIE M. GORBEA | 3. This manual has been created to . inform and assist new and existing notaries public with understanding and performing the duties and functions of a Rhode Island Notary Public. CONTACT MORE INFO. ADDRESS. notaries@sos.ri.gov 401.222.3040. sos.ri.gov @RISec