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Arkansas Loan Signing Agent Requirements

Everything a notary loan signing agent needs to know about operating in Arkansas: commission terms, fees, journal requirements, bond obligations, RON status, and compliance notes.

Commission Term
10 years
Max Fee
$5 per notarial act
Journal Required
No
Bond Required
Yes — $7,500
RON Authorized
Yes
Notary Authority
Secretary of State

Key Facts for Arkansas LSAs

  • Commission term: 10 years (one of the longest in the US)
  • $5 maximum fee per notarial act
  • $7,500 surety bond required
  • Journal optional
  • RON authorized

Journal Requirements

Optional

Optional but highly recommended for loan signings

Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Authorized

RON authorized under Act 376 of 2021

Acceptable Identification

  • Driver's license
  • State ID
  • Passport

Acknowledgment Wording

Standard form per Arkansas Code § 16-47-207

E&O Insurance

E&O insurance not mandated; recommended

Loan Signing Agent (LSA) Certification

No state LSA certification; general notary commission sufficient

Notary Commission Renewal

Arkansas notary commissions are issued by the Secretary of State. Commission term: 10 years.

https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/notary

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