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Notaries public verify identities and witness the signing of important documents — a flexible side income or business you can start with a state commission, no degree required. Here's the roadmap, with Arizona's specific commission steps and where the work is.
Where to start in Arizona
Arizona requires no training course or exam — you complete the Arizona Secretary of State's notary application. The Secretary of State's notary handbook (free) teaches exactly what Arizona notaries can and cannot do.
Commission in Arizona
Arizona commissions notaries through the Arizona Secretary of State. You must be 18+, an Arizona resident, and able to read and write English, with no disqualifying record. File the application, obtain a $5,000 surety bond, and once approved order your stamp and journal (Arizona requires notaries to keep a journal). The commission lasts four years.
Where the Arizona work is
Arizona's fast-growing population and busy real-estate market mean steady notary demand — banks, title and escrow companies, law offices, and mobile signings. Training as a Notary Signing Agent for loan closings is the highest-paid path and ties directly into the state's high home-sale volume.
Ready to start? Browse live Arizona opportunities — internships, training programs, and scholarships across the state.
A state commission, bond, and stamp are all you need — Notary Signing Agent work pays the most
Becoming a notary is one of the lowest-cost ways to start earning on your own. Meet your state's requirements, file your application, get bonded, and order your stamp and journal. From there, going mobile and training as a Notary Signing Agent for loan signings turns a simple commission into a real income.
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