AZ Notary Electronic Notarization and Remote Online Notarization

Question 1

Arizona's electronic notarization and remote online notarization provisions are found in which title of the Arizona Revised Statutes?

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Title 41 (State Government)

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Title 33 (Property)

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Title 14 (Trusts)

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Title 38 (Public Officers)

Question 2

Before performing remote online notarizations (RON) in Arizona, a notary must first:

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Register with the Arizona Secretary of State and receive authorization

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Obtain a separate RON license from the county clerk

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Complete a 40-hour electronic notarization training course

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Post an additional surety bond of at least $25,000

Question 3

Which combination correctly describes the two-factor identity verification requirement for Arizona RON when the notary does not personally know the signer?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) plus credential analysis

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Driver's license plus social security card

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Employer verification letter plus utility bill

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Two government-issued photo IDs examined side by side

Question 4

How long must an Arizona notary retain the audiovisual recording of each remote online notarization session?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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3 years

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10 years

Question 5

Regarding the physical location of the signer during an Arizona remote online notarization, which statement is CORRECT?

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The signer may be located anywhere in the world

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The signer must be physically located inside Arizona

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The signer must be located somewhere within the United States

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The signer must be in the same time zone as the notary

Question 6

The technology platform used by an Arizona notary to perform remote online notarizations must be:

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Approved by the Arizona Secretary of State

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Certified by the National Notary Association

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Licensed by the Arizona Bar Association

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Registered with the county recorder's office

Question 7

What additional language must an Arizona notarial certificate include when the notarization was performed via remote online notarization?

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A statement indicating the notarization was performed using communication technology

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The notary's home address and personal telephone number

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The signer's social security number and date of birth

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The names and addresses of all credible witnesses who appeared