Arkansas requires a traditional notary commission before electronic commissioning. The handbook states a traditional commission term is ten years and requires a $7,500 surety bond.
Any Arkansas notary in good standing may apply for an electronic commission through an online amendment. Applicants must complete Arkansas eNotary training and pass the required exam.
The handbook directs electronic notaries to select from approved solution providers listed by the Secretary of State. RON solution providers add secure audio-video, recording, identity proofing, and credential analysis capabilities.
For in-person electronic notarization, the eNotary and signer must be in the same physical location. For RON, the eNotary must be physically in Arkansas while the signer may appear remotely.
Arkansas requires identity verification and prohibits relying only on familiarity with an electronic signature. RON workflows use identity proofing and credential analysis tools as part of verification.
Electronic notaries must complete refresher training every two years. If required personal information changes, Arkansas requires amendment filing within 30 days.
Arkansas Handbook 2025 items confirmed from the linked PDF
- Traditional notary commission term: 10 years.
- Traditional notary surety bond amount: $7,500.
- eNotary commission is available to Arkansas notaries in good standing.
- eNotary applicants must complete training and pass an exam.
- Electronic commission runs concurrently with the traditional commission.
- eNotary refresher training is required every two years.
- In-person eNotary requires physical presence together; RON allows remote signer appearance.
- RON eNotary must be physically located in Arkansas at the time of notarization.
- Identity verification is mandatory and cannot be based only on an electronic signature match.
- Fees are optional, but if charged must be reasonable and agreed before the act.
- Personal information changes must be reported within 30 days.
This page is informational only and is not legal advice. Confirm current Arkansas law and Secretary of State guidance before accepting notarial work. Reviewed February 15, 2026.