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....

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Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Episodes

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 91, Notarizing for Minors 27.07.2026 2:06

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 types of government-issued identification accepta...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 90, Signature by Proxy — Special Conditions 26.07.2026 2:24

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: - Signature by proxy is only for a principal signer who is physi...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 89, Signature by Mark — Two Disinterested Witnesses Required 25.07.2026 2:26

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 signature by mark, such as an 'X' or thumbprint, is a valid...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 88, Notarizing for Elderly or Hospitalized Signers 24.07.2026 3:49

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 Arizona statute (A.R.S. § 41-256) that empowers y...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 87, I-9 Employment Verification — Personal Capacity Only 23.07.2026 2:44

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 acts as a private individual, an "authorized...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 86, Vehicle Title Transfers 22.07.2026 2:55

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 notarization is no longer required for most in-state Ariz...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 85, Living Wills and Healthcare Directives 21.07.2026 2:24

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 healthcare directives can be valid if they are either...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 84, Wills — Notarize Self-Proving Affidavit Only 20.07.2026 2:35

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 notarization is not required for a will to be valid in Ar...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 83, Affidavits and Sworn Statements 19.07.2026 2:54

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 affidavit or sworn statement always requires a jurat, which...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 82, Powers of Attorney — Multiple Types 18.07.2026 3:26

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 principal to be of sound mind a...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 81, Real Estate Documents — High-Fraud Category 17.07.2026 3:12

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 mandates a journal thumbprint for any deed, deed o...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 80, Reporting Misconduct — Filing a Complaint 16.07.2026 2:25

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: - Complaints against Arizona notaries are filed with the Secreta...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 79, Employer Liability — A.R.S. §41-331 15.07.2026 3:40

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 employer's liability under A.R.S. § 41-331 is triggered by...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 78, Criminal Penalties — Class 6 Felony Triggers 14.07.2026 3:51

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: - Knowingly notarizing without the signer's personal presence is...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 77, Civil Liability for Notary Misconduct 13.07.2026 3:00

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 an Arizona notary is personally and financially liable fo...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 76, Grounds for Suspension or Revocation — A.R.S. §41-330 12.07.2026 3:00

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 Secretary of State can suspend or revoke a commission for...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 75, Death of Notary — Personal Representative Duties 11.07.2026 3:06

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 personal representative of a deceased Arizona notary must...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 74, Resignation Procedure 10.07.2026 2:52

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: - To resign a notary commission in Arizona, you must first submi...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 73, County Change Within Arizona — Commission Stays Valid 09.07.2026 2:15

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 commission is valid statewide, and moving be...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 72, Name Change Notification 08.07.2026 3:02

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 notaries must notify the Secretary of State of a legal...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 71, Address Change Notification — 30 Days 07.07.2026 2:15

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 notaries must notify the Secretary of State of any add...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 70, Electronic Seal and Signature Requirements 06.07.2026 3:21

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 electronic seal is secure, encrypted data, not just a digit...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 69, eNotary Registration 05.07.2026 3:30

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 eNotary registration is a separate authorization required...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 68, Electronic Notarization vs RON — Key Distinction 04.07.2026 3:34

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 fundamental difference between in-person electronic notari...

Arizona Notary Exam Prep 67, RON Certificate Language 03.07.2026 2:45

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 Arizona RON certificates must contain a specific statemen...