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title: Do I have to take the exam again to renew?
description: "Yes. Since July 1, 2025, the exam is required for **every renewal** — no exemption for prior commissions or experience (A.R.S. § 41-270). You may file the renewal up to 60 days before expiration, with a new $5,000 bond, filing…"
url: "https://aznotaryclass.com/help/do-i-have-to-take-the-exam-again-to-renew/"
updated: "2026-10-05"
category: The Course
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# Do I have to take the exam again to renew?

Yes. Since July 1, 2025, the exam is required for **every renewal** — no exemption for prior commissions or experience (A.R.S. § 41-270). You may file the renewal up to 60 days before expiration, with a new $5,000 bond, filing fees, and a new seal for the new term. The trap is timing: if you fail near your expiration date, the retake wait can run past it, and an expired commission has no grace period — so pass it well ahead. Full detail: [Arizona Notary Renewal Guide](https://aznotaryclass.com/arizona-notary-renewal-guide/).