Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Government Exam Prep

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Government Exam Prep is a free, daily podcast by OpenExamPrep covering the most in-demand government, public service, and notary licensing exams — including state Notary Public exams (CA, TX, NY, FL, and 30+ more), Notary Signing Agent (NSA), FSOT (Foreign Service Officer Test), Firefighter I & II, Certified Fire Inspector, Hazmat Technician, FEMA NIMS/ICS, Certified Court Interpreter, IIMC Municipal Clerk (CMC/MMC), and more. Each 5-minute episode breaks down one exam topic with concrete examples, statute references, common exam traps, and memory tricks to help you pass on your first attempt....

Author

Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

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Education

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open-exam-prep.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 25, Oaths and Affirmations 22.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - An oath references a supreme being, while an affirmation is on...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 24, Jurats and Verifications Upon Oath 21.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The absolute requirement for a signer to sign the document in...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 23, Acknowledgments — Most Common Notarial Act 20.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - An acknowledgment verifies the signer's identity and their wil...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 22, Lost or Stolen Journal/Seal — Reporting 19.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The mandatory 10-day deadline to report a lost or stolen seal...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 21, Journal Retention 18.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Upon commission termination, a notary's journal and seal must...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 20, Thumbprint in Journal — Real Property Documents 17.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - When an Arizona notary must obtain a thumbprint in their journ...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 19, Required Journal Entry Fields 16.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The required fields for every Arizona notary journal entry as...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 18, The Notary Journal — Mandatory Under A.R.S. §41-319 15.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Under A.R.S. § 41-319, Arizona notaries are required to record...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 17, Ordering and Securing the Seal 14.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That you must purchase your own seal from a commercial vendor...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 16, Seal Format Rules 13.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - An Arizona notary's official seal must be a rubber stamp using...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 15, The Official Seal — Required Elements 12.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The five mandatory elements that must appear on an Arizona not...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 14, Renewal Process 11.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That the Arizona notary renewal process is identical to a new...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 13, Four-Year Commission Term 10.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The specific four-year length of an Arizona notary commission...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 12, The Oath of Office 09.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The Oath of Office is a mandatory requirement for all Arizona...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 11, Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance 08.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - E&O insurance is optional for Arizona notaries, while a $5,000...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 10, The $5,000 Surety Bond 07.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The Arizona Notary surety bond is a mandatory $5,000, as requi...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 9, Fingerprinting Requirement 06.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Arizona law requires a criminal background check for all notar...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 8, The Application Form and Process 05.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The Arizona Notary application packet must include the applica...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 7, Disqualifying Convictions 04.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - A felony conviction disqualifies an applicant unless their civ...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 6, Eligibility Requirements 03.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The five core eligibility requirements for an Arizona Notary P...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 5, Sources of Arizona Notary Law 02.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The foundational laws for traditional notarization are in Ariz...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 4, Commissioning Authority — Arizona SOS 01.05.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The Arizona Secretary of State is the sole commissioning autho...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 3, Notary as Ministerial Officer — Not Judicial 30.04.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - An Arizona Notary's role is strictly ministerial, meaning they...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 2, History and Purpose of Notarization 29.04.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The historical origins of the notary public trace back to scri...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 1, What an Arizona Notary Public Is 25.04.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - An Arizona Notary is a public officer commissioned by the Secr...

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