A notary, or notary public, is a person who is officially allowed to verify important documents and signatures. Their job is to make sure that the people signing a document are who they say they are and that they understand what they are signing.

Notaries act as neutral witnesses, meaning they do not take sides. They check identification, watch as people sign, and then use a special stamp or seal to show that everything was done correctly. This process helps prevent fraud and makes legal agreements more trustworthy.

You’ll need a notary for many different kinds of legal paperwork. Some examples include:

  • Buying or selling a house
  • Making a will or power of attorney
  • Taking out a loan
  • Some school or travel forms
  • Affidavits

A notary will witness your signature and make sure that everything is filled out correctly.

Notaries can be found at many banks, UPS/FedEx locations, and public libraries.

List of Arkansas Libraries Offering Notary Services

Note: If your library offers notary services, please reach out to us at 501-492-7176 or rose@arkansasjustice.org to be added to this list.

Location: Van Buren Public Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Friday 10 AM-5 PM.
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? Yes, on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. On Wednesdays and Fridays, call ahead to schedule an appointment.
  • Cost: A $5 minimum donation to the library is required.

Cross County

Location: East Central Arkansas Regional Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Friday 9 AM-5 PM.
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? No, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
  • Cost: Free

Location: Greenbrier Public Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Friday 9 AM-5 PM.
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? No, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
  • Cost: Free

Location: Mayflower Public Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Friday 9 AM-6 PM.
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? No, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
  • Cost: Free

Location: Faulkner County Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Friday 9 AM-7 PM; Saturday 9 AM-5 PM.
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? No, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
  • Cost: Free

Location: Vilonia Public Library

  • Notary Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM-6 PM; Wednesday 9 AM-5 PM.
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? No, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
  • Cost: Free

Location: Phillips County Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Friday 8 AM-3 PM
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? Yes
  • Cost: Free

Location: Adolphine Fletcher Terry Branch Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Friday 9 AM-6 PM
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? No, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
  • Cost: Free
  • Other Information: No I-9 forms, vital records, or public records. There is a 5-document maximum per person per day.

Location: Maumelle Branch Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 AM-6 PM
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? No, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
  • Cost: Free
  • Other Information: 5 documents per person per day. If a witness is needed, please bring your own.

Location: Argenta Branch Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Friday 9 AM-6 PM
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? Yes
  • Cost: Free

Location: North Little Rock Public Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 AM-7 PM; Friday-Saturday 9 AM-1 PM
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? Yes
  • Cost: Free

Location: Fort Smith Public Library HQ

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 AM-8 PM; Friday 9 AM-5 PM; Saturday 10 AM-5 PM; Sunday 1 PM-5 PM
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? Yes
  • Cost: $2/stamp

Location: Elkins Public Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Friday 8 AM-4 PM
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? No, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
  • Cost: Free

Location: Springdale Public Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 AM-8 PM; Friday-Saturday 9 AM-6 PM; Sunday 1 PM-5 PM
  • Walk-Ins Welcome?No, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
  • Cost: Free
  • Other Information: No I-9s. No documents needing more than 5 stamps.

Location: Fayetteville Public Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Friday 9 AM-5 PM
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? No, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
  • Cost: Free

Location: Lyda Miller Public Library

  • Notary Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9 AM-5 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 12-5 PM.
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? No, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
  • Cost: Free

Location: Lafayette County Library (Lewisville & Stamps)

  • Notary Hours: Monday through Friday 10 AM-5 PM.
  • Walk-Ins Welcome? Yes
  • Cost: Free