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AZ Rev Stat § 41-253 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-253 - Requirements for certain notarial acts

41-253.  Requirements for certain notarial acts  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. A notarial officer who takes an acknowledgment of a record shall determine,  from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual,  that the individual appearing before the officer and making the acknowledgment has the identity claimed and that the signature on the record is the signature of the individual. B. A notarial officer who takes a verification of a statement on oath or affirmation shall determine both of the following: 1. From personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual,  that the individual appearing before the officer and making the verification has the identity claimed and that the signature on the statement verified is the signature of the individual. 2. That the record that contains the statement verified is complete to the best of the notarial officer's knowledge. C. A notarial officer who witnesses or attests to a signature shall determine,  from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual,  that the individual appearing before the officer and signing the record has the identity claimed. D. A notarial officer who certifies or attests a copy of a record or an item that was copied shall determine that the copy is a full,  true and accurate transcription or reproduction of the record or item. Except as required under section 41-319,  a notarial officer may not certify or attest a copy of a public record of this state. E. A notarial officer who makes or notes a protest of a negotiable instrument shall determine the matters set forth in section 47-3505,  subsection B. F. A notary public who performs a notarial act for an individual shall communicate with the individual through either of the following: 1. Directly in a language that both the notary public and the individual understand. 2. Indirectly through a translator who communicates directly with the notary public and the individual in languages that the translator understands.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-254 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-254 - Personal appearance required

41-254.  Personal appearance required  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a record,  the individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear personally before the notarial officer. B. If a notarial act involves a translator under section 41-253,  subsection F,  the translator shall appear personally before the notary public.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-255 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-255 - Identification of individual

41-255.  Identification of individual  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer if the individual is personally known to the notarial officer through dealings sufficient to provide reasonable certainty that the individual has the identity claimed. B. A notarial officer has satisfactory evidence of the identity of an individual appearing before the notarial officer if the officer can identify the individual: 1. By means of: (a) An unexpired United States passport or a state-issued driver license or nonoperating identification license. (b) An unexpired identification card issued by any branch of the United States armed forces. (c) Another form of unexpired government identification issued by the United States,  a state or a tribal government to an individual that contains the signature or a photograph and physical description of the individual and that is satisfactory to the notarial officer. (d) An inmate identification card issued by the state department of corrections or federal bureau of prisons,  if the inmate is in state or federal custody. (e) An inmate identification card issued by a county sheriff,  if the inmate is in the custody of the county sheriff. 2. By verification on oath or affirmation of a credible witness personally appearing before the notarial officer and known to the notarial officer or whom the notarial officer can identify on the basis of satisfactory evidence of identity pursuant to paragraph 1 of this subsection. C. In addition to subsection B of this section,  for the purposes of a real estate conveyance or financing,  a notarial officer has satisfactory evidence of the identity of an individual appearing before the notarial officer if the notarial officer can identify the individual by means of either of the following: 1. An unexpired passport issued by a national government other than the United States government that is accompanied by an unexpired visa or other documentation issued by the United States government and that is necessary to establish the individual's legal presence in the United States. 2. An unexpired identification card that is deemed acceptable by the United States department of homeland security to establish the individual's legal presence in the United States and that is accompanied by supporting documents as required by the United States department of homeland security. D. A notarial officer may require an individual to provide additional information or identification credentials necessary to assure the notarial officer of the individual's identity.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-256 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-256 - Authority to refuse to perform notarial acts

41-256.  Authority to refuse to perform notarial acts  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that either: 1. The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record. 2. The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made. B. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by any law other than this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-257 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-257 - Signature if individual unable to sign

41-257.  Signature if individual unable to sign  (Eff. 7/1/22) If an individual is physically unable to sign a record,  the individual may direct an individual other than the notarial officer to sign the individual's name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert " Signature affixed by (name of other individual) at the direction of (name of individual)"  or words of similar import.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-258 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-258 - Notarial act in this state

41-258.  Notarial act in this state  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. Any of the following may perform a notarial act in this state: 1. A notary public of this state. 2. A judge,  clerk or deputy clerk of a court of record of this state. 3. An individual who is licensed to practice law in this state. 4. Any other individual who is authorized to perform the specific act by the laws of this state. B. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title. C. The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection A,  paragraph 1,  2 or 3 of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-259 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-259 - Notarial act in another state

41-259.  Notarial act in another state  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the laws of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state,  if the act performed in that state is performed by any of the following: 1. A notary public of that state. 2. A judge,  clerk or deputy clerk of a court of that state. 3. Any other individual who is authorized by the laws of that state to perform the notarial act. B. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title. C. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection A,  paragraph 1 or 2 of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-260 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-260 - Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribes

41-260.  Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribes  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state,  if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by any of the following: 1. A notary public of the tribe. 2. A judge,  clerk or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe. 3. Any other individual who is authorized by the laws of the tribe to perform the notarial act. B. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title. C. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection A,  paragraph 1 or 2 of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-261 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-261 - Notarial act under federal authority

41-261.  Notarial act under federal authority  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the laws of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state,  if the act performed under federal law is performed by any of the following: 1. A judge,  clerk or deputy clerk of a court. 2. An individual who is in military service or performs duties under the authority of military service and who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law. 3. An individual who is designated a notarizing officer by the United States department of state for performing notarial acts overseas. 4. Any other individual who is authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.  B. The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority and performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title. C. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection A,  paragraph 1,  2 or 3 of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-262 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-262 - Foreign notarial act; definition

41-262.  Foreign notarial act;  definition  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. If a notarial act is performed under authority and in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or constituent unit of the foreign state or is performed under the authority of a multinational or international governmental organization,  the act has the same effect under the laws of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.  B. If the title of office and indication of authority to perform notarial acts in a foreign state appear in a digest of foreign law or in a list customarily used as a source for that information,  the authority of an officer with that title to perform notarial acts is conclusively established.  C. The signature and official stamp of an individual holding an office described in subsection B of this section are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.  D. An apostille in the form prescribed by the Hague convention of October 5,  1961 and issued by a foreign state party to the Convention conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the notarial officer holds the indicated office.  E. A consular authentication issued by an individual designated by the United States department of state as a notarizing officer for performing notarial acts overseas and attached to the record with respect to which the notarial act is performed conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the notarial officer holds the indicated office. F. For the purposes of this section,  " foreign state"  means a government other than the United States,  a state or a federally recognized Indian tribe.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-266 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-266 - Official stamp

41-266.  Official stamp  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. The official stamp of a notary public must: 1. Include the words " notary public" ,  the name of the county in which the notary public is commissioned,  the notary public's name as it appears on the notary public's commission,  the commission expiration date and other information required by the secretary of state. 2. Be capable of being copied together with the record to which it is affixed or attached or with which it is logically associated. B. A notary public's official stamp may be any shape. The physical image of an official stamp created by a physical stamping device must be not more than one and one-half inches high and two and one-half inches wide and it must include an image of the great seal of the state of Arizona. The electronic image of an official stamp created by an electronic stamping device must be legible when reproduced together with the record with which it is logically associated. C. A notary public may not affix or attach the notary public's official stamp over the notary public's signature or over any other signature on the record that is the subject of the notarial act. D. The official stamp of a notary public is an official seal of office for the purposes of the laws of this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-267 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-267 - Stamping device; violation; classification

41-267.  Stamping device;  violation;  classification  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. A notary public is responsible for the security of the notary public's stamping device and may not allow another individual to use the device to perform a notarial act. On resignation from,  or the revocation or expiration of,  the notary public's commission,  the notary public shall disable any electronic stamping device by destroying,  erasing or securing it against use in a manner that renders it unusable. On the death or adjudication of incompetency of a notary public,  the notary public's personal representative or guardian or any other person knowingly in possession of any electronic stamping device shall render it unusable by destroying,  erasing or securing it against use in a manner that renders it unusable. B. A vendor of stamping devices may not provide a stamping device to an individual unless the individual presents a copy of the individual's commission. The vendor must retain the copy for four years. C. A notary public may possess only one physical stamping device for use with notarial acts performed regarding tangible records. A notary public may possess an embosser in addition to the notary public's physical stamping device. A notary public may use an embosser only in conjunction with the notary public's physical stamping device. An embosser or an impression made by the embosser is not an official seal of office for the purposes of the laws of this state. D. A person who knowingly violates subsection B of this section is guilty of a class 6 felony. A person who violates subsection C of this section is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-268 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-268 - Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record; selection of technology; acceptance of tangible copy of electronic record

41-268.  Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record;  selection of technology;  acceptance of tangible copy of electronic record  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. A notary public may select one or more tamper-evident technologies to perform notarial acts with respect to electronic records. A person may not require a notary public to perform a notarial act with respect to an electronic record with a technology that the notary public has not selected. B. Before a notary public performs the notary public's initial notarial act with respect to an electronic record,  a notary public shall notify the secretary of state that the notary public will be performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records and identify the technology the notary public intends to use. If the secretary of state has established standards for approval of technology pursuant to section 41-275,  the technology must conform to the standards. If the technology conforms to the standards,  the secretary of state shall approve the use of the technology. C. A county recorder shall accept for recording a tangible copy of an electronic record containing a notarial certificate as satisfying any requirement that a record accepted for recording be an original,  if the notarial officer executing the notarial certificate certifies that the tangible copy is an accurate copy of the electronic record.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-270 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-270 - Examination of notary public; fee

41-270.  Examination of notary public;  fee  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. The secretary of state may require an applicant for a commission as a notary public who does not hold a commission in this state,  an applicant who is renewing a commission as a notary public or a notary public with a suspended commission to pass an examination administered by the secretary of state or an entity approved by the secretary of state. The examination must be based on the course of study described in subsection B of this section. B. If the secretary of state requires an examination under subsection A of this section,  the secretary of state or an entity approved by the secretary of state may offer a course of study to applicants who do not hold commissions as notaries public in this state,  applicants who are renewing commissions as notaries public or notaries public with suspended commissions. The course must cover the laws,  rules,  procedures and ethics relevant to notarial acts. C. The secretary of state may prescribe and assess a fee for administering a course of study and examination under this section. The secretary of state shall deposit the fees collected under this section in the notary education fund established by section 41-332.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-272 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-272 - Database of notaries public

41-272.  Database of notaries public  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. The secretary of state shall maintain an electronic database of notaries public through which a person may verify the authority of a notary public to perform notarial acts. B. The electronic database may indicate whether a notary public has notified the secretary of state that the notary public will be performing notarial acts on electronic records or for remotely located individuals under section 41-263.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-273 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-273 - Prohibited acts; civil penalty; violation; classification

41-273.  Prohibited acts;  civil penalty;  violation;  classification  (Eff. 7/1/22) A. A commission as a notary public does not authorize an individual to:  1. Assist persons in drafting legal records,  give legal advice or otherwise practice law. 2. Act as an immigration consultant or an expert on immigration matters. 3. Represent a person in a judicial or administrative proceeding relating to immigration to the United States,  United States citizenship or related matters. 4. Receive compensation for performing any of the activities listed in this subsection. B. A notary public may not engage in false or deceptive advertising. C. A notary public,  other than an attorney who is licensed to practice law in this state,  may not use the term " notario"  or " notario publico" . D. A notary public,  other than an attorney who is licensed to practice law in this state,  may not advertise or represent that the notary public may assist persons in drafting legal records,  give legal advice or otherwise practice law. If a notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this state in any manner advertises or represents that the notary public offers notarial services,  whether orally or in a record,  including broadcast media,  print media and the internet,  the notary public shall include the following statement,  or an alternative statement authorized or required by the secretary of state,  in the advertisement or representation,  prominently and in each language used in the advertisement or representation: " I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in this state. I am not allowed to draft legal records,  give advice on legal matters,  including immigration,  or charge a fee for those activities."  If the form of advertisement or representation is not broadcast media,  print media or the internet and does not allow inclusion of the statement required by this subsection because of size,  it must be displayed prominently or provided at the place of performance of the notarial act before the notarial act is performed. E. Except as otherwise allowed by law,  a notary public may not withhold access to or possession of an original record provided by a person that seeks performance of a notarial act by the notary public. F. If a notary public,  other than an attorney licensed to practice law in this state,  performs an activity listed in subsection A of this section or otherwise performs the unauthorized practice of immigration and nationality law as defined in section 12-2701,  the secretary of state shall impose a civil penalty of not more than $1, 000 and permanently revoke the notary public's commission. G. A notary public who violates subsection D of this section is guilty of a class 6 felony and the secretary of state shall permanently revoke the notary public's commission.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-274 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-274 - Validity of notarial acts

41-274.  Validity of notarial acts  (Eff. 7/1/22) Except as otherwise provided in section 41-252,  subsection B and section 41-320,  subsection B,  the failure of a notarial officer to perform a duty or meet a requirement specified in this article does not invalidate a notarial act performed by the notarial officer. The validity of a notarial act under this article does not prevent an aggrieved person from seeking to invalidate the record or transaction that is the subject of the notarial act or from seeking other remedies based on the laws of this state other than this article or the laws of the United States. This section does not validate a purported notarial act performed by an individual who does not have the authority to perform notarial acts.