Which statement about Arizona notary commissions is true?

• A. They can be transferred between notaries.
• B. They are non-transferable.
• C. They expire after one year.
• D. They do not require renewal.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that a notary’s authority is personal and tied to the individual’s commission. In Arizona, this commission cannot be handed to someone else or transferred to another person. If a notary leaves the role, is removed, or passes away, the commission ends and cannot be used by anyone else. To act as a notary, someone must apply for their own commission with the Arizona Secretary of State, meet eligibility requirements, and take the oath to receive their own four-year commission. Commissions do have an expiration date and must be renewed to stay active; claiming no renewal is needed isn’t correct.