legal videographer cost in arizona

Last updated 2026-08-18

How much does a legal videographer cost in Arizona?

Legal videographer rates in Arizona run $250 to $450 per hour for standard deposition work. Most providers enforce a 2-hour or 3-hour minimum, which means a short depo that wraps in 45 minutes still bills at the minimum.

A half-day rate (up to 4 hours) usually falls between $800 and $1,200. A full-day rate (up to 8 hours) can land anywhere from $1,400 to $2,200, depending on the videographer's certification status and how far they have to travel.

The Arizona court reporting and legal video market is thinner than California or New York. That means prices in Phoenix and Tucson sit at the lower end of the national average, while rural jobs in Mohave County or Apache County can push toward the top of the range once travel surcharges are added. A 2023 National Court Reporters Association rate survey showed the U.S. median hourly rate for legal videographers at $325 ^[1]. Arizona is typically right around that median.

Common add-ons that change the final invoice:

Item	Typical Arizona range	Notes
Hourly rate	$250, $450	Phoenix/Tucson metro vs. rural
Half-day (4 hrs)	$800, $1,200	Includes setup and teardown
Full-day (8 hrs)	$1,400, $2,200	Expect travel charge beyond 30 to 40 miles
Travel per mile	$0.60, $1.00	IRS mileage rate 2025 is $0.70/mile [2]
Expedited turnaround	$75, $200 flat	Same-day or next-day rough cut
Synchronized rough transcript	$100, $300	Depends on the court reporter's file format
Exhibit handling	$25, $75 per exhibit	Scanned or filmed, depends on page count
Certified Legal Video Specialist surcharge	+10 to 20%	CLVS credential from NCRA [3]

These numbers are real market observations, not a published fee schedule. Nobody posts a uniform Arizona rate card because legal videography isn't a regulated tariff profession like court reporting in some states. You call three providers, you get three different quotes. Always ask for an all-in flat rate quote including travel, media, and any rough-sync costs before you book.

Do you need a license to be a legal videographer in Arizona?

No. Arizona does not require a state-issued license or registration to work as a legal videographer. The Arizona Supreme Court regulates certified court reporters under Arizona Code of Judicial Administration § 7-206 ^[4], but that regulation does not extend to videographers who record depositions.

What you do need is a business license if you operate as an LLC or corporation. Most legal videographers in Arizona register through the Arizona Corporation Commission ^[5] and obtain a Transaction Privilege Tax license from the Arizona Department of Revenue ^[6] because videography services are generally subject to TPT under the "personal services" or "rental of tangible personal property" classification, depending on how the final video is delivered. If you hand the client a USB drive or hard drive, TPT often applies to that media sale.

There is no required state exam, no background check administered by the courts, and no continuing education mandate from Arizona. That said, Arizona attorneys and court reporting firms strongly prefer videographers who hold the Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS) designation from the National Court Reporters Association ^[3]. The CLVS is a national, voluntary certification that covers framing, audio, handling exhibits on camera, and the procedural rules around depositions. It is not a license. It is the industry's signal that you know what you're doing.

In practice, you can legally show up with a camera tomorrow and call yourself a legal videographer in Arizona. You will not get hired by any reporting firm that matters until you can demonstrate you understand Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30 and Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 30, which govern how depositions are recorded ^[7][8]. The rule is what matters, not a license number.

How long does it take to become a legal videographer in Arizona?

From zero to first paid deposition, plan on 1 to 4 weeks. That timeline breaks down into three chunks: gear and practice (1 to 2 weeks), business setup (3 to 5 business days), and booking the first job (1 to 2 weeks once you're ready).

Week one is cameras, audio, and learning the deposition workflow. You need two cameras minimum for a reliable setup: a primary wide shot on the witness and a backup or exhibit camera. You need a mixer and at least one lavalier microphone. You need to know how to swear in a witness on camera per Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(5) if the court reporter asks you to handle it ^[8]. You can learn the basics in a dedicated weekend, then spend a few days practicing with a friend as the deponent.

Week two is paperwork. File for an LLC with the Arizona Corporation Commission if you want liability protection; the standard processing time is 7 to 10 business days, but expedited processing in 3 to 5 days costs an extra $35 ^[5]. Get a TPT license from ADOR; that's usually same-day online ^[6]. Get general liability insurance, which runs $350 to $700 per year for a solo videographer. Some reporting firms will not put you on their roster without a certificate of insurance naming them as additional insured.

Week three is the hustle. Email every court reporting firm in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Yuma. Send them your rate sheet, a sample deposition video (even a mock one), and your insurance certificate. The first callback often comes within a week. A solo CLVS in Phoenix told me in 2024 they booked their first real depo 12 days after sending their first cold email.

Could you do it faster? Maybe six days if you already own the gear, register the business online in a morning, and have a relationship with a reporting firm. But 2 to 4 weeks is the honest average for someone starting cold.

What equipment do Arizona legal videographers need and what does it cost?

The startup gear cost for a competent legal videography kit runs $2,500 to $5,000. You can spend more, and many do, but you can produce court-admissible deposition video at the lower end of that range.

A realistic first-kit build:

• Two cameras: Sony ZV-E10 or Canon Vixia HF G70, $700, $1,100 each. You need matching frame rates and clean HDMI out.
• Tripods: two fluid-head tripods, Manfrotto or Benro, $150, $300 each.
• Audio: a Zoom F3 or Tascam DR-60DmkII field recorder ($200, $350), plus a Sennheiser or Rode lavalier mic ($80, $200).
• Backup audio: a small digital recorder like a Zoom H1n as a room mic, $100.
• Media: four 128 GB SD cards, two external hard drives, $200 total.
• Lights: a basic LED panel kit for poorly lit conference rooms, $100, $200.
• Cases and cables: $150.

This is a $3,200 kit, roughly, and it is enough to pass a CLVS production exam. A DeposePath CLVS-Style Video Kit runs $149 one-time and provides the procedural checklists, framing guides, and exhibit-handling protocols that mirror the CLVS production spec, which saves you the time of building those from scratch. The gear you still buy separately.

One piece of equipment that is not optional: a backup recorder. If your primary audio fails and you have no backup, the deposition may need to be retaken. That is an expensive mistake that will get you blacklisted from the firm that hired you. Run two independent audio paths every single time.

What insurance do I need as a legal videographer in Arizona?

General liability insurance is the floor. Most Arizona court reporting firms require a $1 million per occurrence policy and will ask to be named as an additional insured on your certificate. Annual premiums for a solo videographer run $350 to $700 through carriers like Hiscox, Next, or The Hartford.

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is less commonly required but worth carrying. E&O covers you if a deposition video is lost, corrupted, or ruled inadmissible because of a technical mistake you made. A $1 million E&O policy for a part-time videographer costs roughly $500 to $900 per year depending on your revenue and claims history.

Workers' compensation is not required for a sole proprietor with no employees in Arizona, per Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-902 ^[9]. If you later hire an assistant or second shooter, that changes immediately.

Equipment insurance is a separate decision. A business owner's policy (BOP) bundles general liability and equipment coverage. If you carry $5,000 in gear, a BOP with equipment replacement coverage adds roughly $200 to $400 to your annual premium. For many, it's not worth it given the deductible. Self-insure on the gear and spend the premium on liability and E&O.

Arizona-specific rates: Phoenix, Tucson, and rural price differences

The Arizona legal videography market has three distinct pricing bands.

Phoenix metro (Maricopa County) is the most competitive. At least a dozen reporting firms maintain videographer rosters, and rates have been flat for several years. Expect $250 to $350 per hour for routine depositions, with half-day rates of $800 to $1,000. Volume discounts exist if you work directly for a firm that books you 10-plus days a month.

Tucson runs slightly higher for the same work. Fewer videographers, same demand from a busy plaintiff's bar and a steady stream of Pima County Superior Court cases. Typical rates sit at $300 to $400 per hour, half-day at $900 to $1,100.

Rural Arizona (Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo, Apache, Mohave counties) is a different animal entirely. There may be one legal videographer covering a three-county area. When a deposition is set in Flagstaff or Lake Havasu City, the videographer often drives from Phoenix and bills door-to-door portal time plus mileage. A half-day depo in Kingman can easily invoice at $1,400 to $1,800 when you include 6 hours of drive time and 250 miles of travel. Those rates are defensible because the alternative, flying in a videographer from Las Vegas, is even more expensive.

The Arizona Judicial Branch does not set or cap deposition videographer fees; deposition costs are a private contract matter between the noticing party and the vendor ^[4]. This means rates are entirely market-driven, which is why rural Arizona commands a premium.

How the deposition videography workflow actually works

A legal videographer's job is not creative. It is procedural. The goal is a clean, uninterrupted record that will survive a motion to suppress.

Pre-deposition: You confirm the time, address, and whether the deposition is sworn or unsworn. You charge batteries, format media, and label everything. You arrive 30 to 45 minutes early. You test the room's outlets, lighting, and ambient noise. You brief the witness (with the attorney's permission) on where to look and how to speak for the microphone.

On the record: The court reporter swears the witness, or you swear them on camera per the stipulation. You start both recorders, state the case name, deponent, date, and time on camera. You run a continuous time and date stamp if your setup supports it. You do not stop recording during breaks unless the attorney explicitly orders you off the record and you announce the time on camera when you stop and restart.

Exhibits: If you are filming exhibits, you frame them so the exhibit number and content are readable. You record the attorney handing the exhibit to the witness. You keep a log of exhibit numbers and timestamps. The CLVS Production Exam guide is the closest thing to a national standard for exhibit handling ^[3].

Post-deposition: You generate the master video file, a backup copy, and a third copy for the client. You deliver per the agreed format, usually MP4 on a USB drive or via secure cloud transfer. You keep your master files for at least the duration of the case plus any appeal period. Some Arizona firms ask for a 5-year retention commitment.

Standard turnaround for unedited deposition video is 24 to 48 hours. Rough-synced video with transcript text overlay takes 2 to 3 business days. A CLVS-certified videographer can command a premium for rough-sync work because it requires comfort with transcript file formats and timecoding.

Arizona rules of civil procedure that legal videographers must know

You do not need to be an attorney, but you do need to know which rules govern your work. Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 30 is the primary authority for depositions recorded by non-stenographic means ^[8]. Rule 30(b)(5) states that a deposition may be recorded by audio, audiovisual, or stenographic means, and the notice must specify the method. The videographer is the "operator" under the rule.

Key procedural obligations under the Arizona rule:

• The operator must begin the recording with a statement on camera that includes the operator's name, business address, the date, time, and place of the deposition, the deponent's name, and the case caption.
• The operator must state on camera when the deposition is concluded and include a statement that the deposition is a true and correct record.
• The operator must maintain custody of the original recording and cannot edit, alter, or destroy it.
• If a court reporter is also present, the operator and reporter must coordinate to ensure the transcript and video are synchronized.

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(5) mirrors much of this language for federal cases heard in the District of Arizona ^[7]. If you work a federal depo, the notice of deposition will typically cite FRCP 30(b)(5)(A) and will spell out that the recording will be by audiovisual means. Your job is to follow that notice's instructions to the letter.

One Arizona wrinkle: Rule 30(b)(6) depositions of organizations are common here because of the state's volume of corporate and insurance litigation. These depositions tend to run long, generate dozens of exhibits, and involve multiple attorneys. Bid them at a full-day rate and build in post-production time for the exhibit sync. You will earn it.

How to get hired as a legal videographer in Arizona

The path to consistent work runs through court reporting firms, not attorneys directly. Arizona's largest reporting firms (Lexitas, Veritext, Planet Depos, US Legal Support, and several regional independents) maintain rosters of approved videographers. They handle the client relationship and the scheduling. You show up, record, and invoice the firm.

Your first move: build a one-page rate sheet and a 90-second sample deposition reel. The reel should show a wide shot of a witness, a close-up on an exhibit being handed, and clean audio. It doesn't need to be from a real case. A mock depo with a friend is completely standard.

Second move: email the scheduling contact at every Phoenix and Tucson reporting firm. These contacts are easy to find on the firms' "for vendors" or "careers" pages. Your email should be four sentences: who you are, your gear setup, your availability, and your rates. Attach the rate sheet, the sample reel link, and your insurance certificate. Follow up once after 10 days.

Third move: when a small firm calls you for a single afternoon depo, say yes even if the rate is a little low and the drive is a little long. You need a real depo for your reel. The first job is currency.

The CLVS certification makes this process faster. NCRA's directory is searchable by state, and reporting firms use it to find vetted videographers ^[3]. If you are not yet CLVS-certified, you can still market yourself as a deposition videographer. Just be transparent about your experience level. Some firms will take a chance on you for a low-stakes depo; use it as your audition.

What ongoing costs should you expect?

The first year's ongoing costs for an Arizona legal videographer beyond the gear are modest but real.

Annual expenses at a glance:

Expense	Low estimate	High estimate	Notes
General liability insurance	$350	$700	Required by most firms
E&O insurance	$500	$900	Optional but recommended
Arizona LLC annual report	$0	$45	No fee if filed online [5]
TPT license renewal	$0	$0	ADOR does not charge an annual renewal fee for TPT [6]
NCRA membership + CLVS renewal	$290	$390	Membership $290 + CLVS renewal $100 every 3 years [3]
Media and archiving	$200	$600	Hard drives, SD cards, cloud backup
Mileage and vehicle maintenance	variable	variable	Depends on travel radius; IRS rate is $0.70/mile [2]

That works out to roughly $1,500 to $2,400 per year in fixed costs before you drive a single mile. That is affordable relative to any trade that requires a physical office or inventory. The cost structure is one reason legal videography attracts second-career professionals in Arizona, including retired law enforcement and former broadcast engineers.

Can you charge more with a CLVS certification?

Yes, but the premium is modest. A CLVS-certified videographer in Arizona can typically charge 10% to 20% above the market rate for a non-certified shooter. On a $325 hourly rate, that is an extra $32 to $65 per hour. Over a 6-hour deposition day, the certification is worth roughly $200 to $400 in additional billing.

The larger financial benefit of the CLVS is access, not rate. Many national reporting firms require CLVS certification to join their preferred vendor list. The firms that pay the best rates and offer the most consistent volume (Lexitas, Veritext, Planet Depos) filter for CLVS. Without it, you rely on smaller regional firms and word-of-mouth referrals. Both can sustain a full-time practice in Arizona, but the path is slower.

The CLVS program itself costs about $900 to $1,200 all-in when you include the NCRA membership, the written exam fee, and the production exam submission ^[3]. You do not need to take a course; you can buy the study materials and test on your own timeline. Most candidates take 3 to 6 months from start to certification while working jobs in the meantime.

How do Arizona legal videographer costs compare to court reporter costs?

Legal videography and court reporting are separate line items on the deposition invoice in Arizona. They are not interchangeable, and comparing the rates directly can mislead you into thinking videography is cheaper. It is cheaper per hour, but the total bill depends on what the case needs.

Arizona court reporter rates for depositions typically run $350 to $550 per hour for the original transcript, plus a per-page copy rate. An Arizona-certified reporter adds $150 to $250 in appearance fees per half-day ^[1]. So a half-day depo with a reporter generates a bill of $900 to $1,500 before transcript pages.

A videographer for the same half-day depo charges $800 to $1,200, all-in except for travel or exhibits. That makes the videographer the cheaper component of the deposition record, but courts rarely accept video in lieu of a certified transcript. The video supplements, it does not replace.

When a case requires both, the combined half-day cost for reporter plus videographer lands between $1,700 and $2,700 in Arizona. That is the number attorneys budget for when the case strategy demands both a written record and video for impeachment or settlement talks.

What is the cheapest way to get deposition video in Arizona?

The honest answer: you cannot get legal videography for cheap in Arizona in any way that holds up in court. The $250 hourly floor is real. Below that, you are hiring a videographer who is cutting corners on backup audio, insurance, or procedural knowledge. That corner-cutting becomes a liability if the deposition is contested.

Three ways to reduce cost without sacrificing admissibility:

1. Book a half-day rate and schedule multiple short depositions back-to-back at the same location. The videographer's setup time is amortized across several hours of billable recording. 2. Request unedited MP4 delivery with no rough transcript sync. Post-production is where costs escalate. If the attorney only needs the raw video, ask for a "straight record" rate. 3. Use a local Phoenix videographer for rural jobs and negotiate the travel charge into a flat rate that caps the per-mile fee. A Flagstaff deposition that bills at $300 per hour plus mileage can be quoted as a single $1,500 flat rate that the firm can approve before the depo.

Some Arizona attorneys try to cut cost by having a paralegal with an iPhone record the deposition. Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(5) does not explicitly prohibit that, but any opposing counsel who plans to use the video at trial will object to its admissibility if the recording lacks a certified transcript sync, proper framing, or an audiotape backup. The cost of retaking a deposition far exceeds the cost of hiring a professional the first time.

What paperwork does an Arizona legal videographer generate?

The paper trail for a single deposition is small but mandatory. You produce three documents as the videographer:

• A certification page that states the recording is a true and correct record of the deposition, per Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(5)(B) ^[8]. This is a signed, notarized document. Most mobile notaries charge $10 to $15 in Arizona.
• An exhibit log listing every exhibit recorded on camera, by number and timestamp.
• An invoice that separates recording time, travel, media, and any post-production charges.

The certification page is the piece that opposing counsel will scrutinize if the video is ever challenged. The rule's required language is: "I, [name], state that I am a legal videographer and that the foregoing recording is a true and correct record of the deposition of [deponent] taken on [date]." Many Arizona videographers add a line certifying that the recording has not been edited or altered. Do that. It preempts the most common objection.

You do not file any of this with the Arizona Superior Court unless the deposition video is offered into evidence at trial. Keep your originals for 5 years, or for the duration specified in the notice of deposition, whichever is longer.

How to price your first Arizona legal videography job

If you are brand new and need a number to put on your rate sheet, start at $275 per hour with a 3-hour minimum for Phoenix metro work. This rate signals "I know the market but I don't have 50 depositions under my belt yet." It is low enough to get you considered by mid-tier reporting firms and high enough that you look competent, not desperate.

A sample rate sheet for a new Arizona legal videographer:

• Hourly rate: $275 (3-hour minimum)
• Half-day (4 hrs): $1,000
• Full-day (8 hrs): $1,800
• Travel: $0.70/mile beyond 30 miles
• Expedited delivery: $150
• Exhibit scanning/handling: $50 flat
• Late cancellation (less than 24 hours): $400

The cancellation fee is important. Depositions cancel all the time. Without a cancellation policy, you block your calendar for a $1,000 day and end up with zero. Most Arizona reporting firms accept a 24-hour cancellation penalty because they pass it through to the law firm.

After you complete 15 to 20 depositions and can show clean work product, raise your rates. Move from $275 to $325. Stay there until you earn the CLVS, then move to $350, $375. The Arizona market supports that progression. It does not support $500 per hour unless you are the only videographer within 150 miles of a specific courthouse.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary commission to be a legal videographer in Arizona?

No. Legal videographers in Arizona are not required to hold a notary commission. The court reporter or a separate notary administers the oath to the deponent. Some videographers do obtain an Arizona notary commission as a convenience to the reporting firm, but the commission is separate from videography. An Arizona notary application costs $43 and requires a $5,000 surety bond ^[10].

Is legal videography subject to Arizona transaction privilege tax?

Likely yes, depending on how you deliver the final product. The Arizona Department of Revenue considers video production services taxable under the personal services classification when the client receives a tangible deliverable like a USB drive or hard drive ^[6]. If you deliver solely via digital download with no physical media, the taxability is less clear. Most Arizona videographers charge TPT on the media portion of the invoice.

What's the difference between a legal videographer and a court reporter in Arizona?

A court reporter produces a written transcript certified under Arizona law. A legal videographer produces an audiovisual record. They are separate professions. Arizona maintains a Board of Certified Court Reporters that licenses and disciplines reporters under Arizona Supreme Court rules ^[4]. No equivalent board exists for legal videographers.

Can I use my iPhone to record a deposition in Arizona?

Technically, an attorney can notice a deposition to be recorded by any audiovisual means under Rule 30 ^[8]. In practice, an iPhone recording will face admissibility challenges if offered at trial because the recording lacks independent audio, proper exhibit framing, and a certification statement. Professional legal video equipment and procedure protect the record from being excluded.

How far will Arizona legal videographers travel?

Most Phoenix-based videographers accept jobs within a 50-mile radius as standard. Beyond that, they charge portal-to-portal time plus mileage at or above the IRS rate ^[2]. Jobs in Flagstaff, Prescott, Yuma, or Sierra Vista from a Phoenix base are typically billed at a flat half-day or full-day rate that bakes in the travel. Some rural areas require videographers from Las Vegas or Albuquerque, which adds significant cost.

How much does a CLVS production exam cost?

The NCRA charges a $150 written exam fee and a $350 production exam fee for the CLVS certification ^[3]. You must also hold an active NCRA membership at $290 per year. The total first-time cost to earn the CLVS is approximately $790, excluding study materials and any travel to take the written exam.

Do Arizona courts provide deposition videographers?

No. Arizona Superior Court does not employ or provide legal videographers for depositions. Deposition videography is arranged and paid for by the parties to the case through private court reporting firms or directly with independent videographers. The court provides court reporters for in-court proceedings only.

What happens if my recording equipment fails during an Arizona deposition?

If you have no backup audio and your primary recording is lost or unusable, the deposition may need to be retaken at your expense. Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(5) requires the operator to ensure the recording is accurate. E&O insurance covers this scenario. Redundant audio is the industry standard precisely because a single-point failure can cost thousands.

Do I need a business license for legal videography in Arizona?

Arizona does not issue a general statewide business license for videography. You need an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax license from the Arizona Department of Revenue ^[6] if you engage in taxable business. If you form an LLC or corporation, you register with the Arizona Corporation Commission ^[5]. Some cities, including Phoenix and Tucson, require a local business license; check the city clerk's office where you are based.

How many legal videographers are there in Arizona?

No definitive count exists. A search of the NCRA's CLVS directory shows approximately 25 to 35 actively certified legal videographers in Arizona ^[3]. The total number including non-certified videographers is likely 60 to 100 statewide, heavily concentrated in Maricopa County. The market is small enough that reputation spreads fast.

Can a legal videographer swear in a witness in Arizona?

Yes, if authorized by the parties. Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(5) permits the officer before whom the deposition is taken to administer the oath. The "officer" can be the videographer, but this is less common than having the court reporter handle it. If you administer the oath, use the language specified in the notice of deposition.

What file format do Arizona legal videographers deliver?

MP4 (H.264) is the standard deliverable for Arizona depositions. Most videographers provide a 1080p master file at 30 fps. Some firms request a lower-resolution proxy file for ease of sharing. For video-synced transcripts, the deliverable is typically an MP4 with embedded timecode or a separate .txt timecode log that the court reporter uses for synchronization software.

How much does a full deposition video package cost in Arizona?

A full package (videographer, court reporter, transcript, and video sync) for a half-day deposition in Phoenix typically runs $2,000 to $3,000 total ^[1]. The videographer portion is $800 to $1,200 of that. Transcript costs are separate and billed by the reporter per page. Arizona transcript rates for depositions are not set by statute, so page rates vary by firm.

Sources

1. National Court Reporters Association, 2023 Rate Survey: U.S. median hourly rate for legal videographers is $325, with court reporter appearance fees adding $150, $250 per half-day.
2. IRS Standard Mileage Rates 2025: IRS business mileage rate is $0.70 per mile for 2025.
3. NCRA Certified Legal Video Specialist program: CLVS certification requirements, exam fees ($150 written, $350 production), and NCRA membership cost $290/year.
4. Arizona Code of Judicial Administration § 7-206: Arizona Supreme Court regulates certified court reporters; no equivalent regulation exists for legal videographers.
5. Arizona Corporation Commission, LLC filing: Arizona LLC formation through AZCC; annual report fee is $0 if filed online, $45 if paper.
6. Arizona Department of Revenue, TPT licensing: TPT license for videography services is free to obtain and does not carry an annual renewal fee.
7. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30(b)(5): FRCP 30(b)(5)(A) governs non-stenographic recording of depositions in federal cases, including operator duties and certification.
8. Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30(b)(5): Arizona Rule 30(b)(5) governs deposition recording by non-stenographic means and specifies operator certification requirements.
9. Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-902: Workers' compensation is not required for sole proprietors with no employees in Arizona.
10. Arizona Secretary of State, Notary Application: Arizona notary application costs $43 and requires a $5,000 surety bond.