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  1. Can an Arizona notary perform a notarization for a signer who cannot write their name?

    Answer: Yes, the signer may make a mark (X) witnessed by the notary

    Arizona allows signers who cannot write to make their mark (typically an X) on the document. The notary should note in their journal that a mark was used instead of a signature.

  2. An Arizona notary is asked to notarize a blank document. How should they proceed?

    Answer: Refuse the notarization

    A notary must never notarize a blank or incomplete document. Doing so could facilitate fraud and is a violation of notary law and best practices.

  3. What does 'personal appearance' mean for an Arizona notarization?

    Answer: The signer and notary are physically in the same location

    Personal appearance requires the signer and notary to be physically present in the same location at the time of notarization. Remote methods are only permitted under specific RON provisions.

  4. Which notarial act requires the notary to administer an oath or affirmation?

    Answer: Jurat

    A jurat requires the notary to administer an oath or affirmation, in which the signer swears or affirms that the statements in the document are true.

  5. An Arizona notary completes a notarization and then realizes the signer used a fake ID. What should they do?

    Answer: Report the incident to law enforcement and the Secretary of State

    If a notary discovers fraud after completing a notarization, they should report it to law enforcement and the Secretary of State. The notary should also make a detailed journal note about the discovery.

  6. How many witnesses are required for a standard acknowledgment in Arizona?

    Answer: No witnesses — only the notary and signer

    A standard acknowledgment in Arizona requires only the signer and the notary. No additional witnesses are required unless the document itself specifies witnesses.