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  1. Arizona's Remote Online Notarization (RON) law requires that the notary and signer interact in what manner?

    Answer: Through real-time audio-visual communication

    Arizona's RON statute requires simultaneous, real-time audio-visual communication between the notary and each signer.

  2. When performing a remote online notarization in Arizona, what must the notary retain as part of the record?

    Answer: An audio-visual recording of the notarial act

    Arizona RON law requires the notary to retain an audio-visual recording of each remote notarial act for a specified period.

  3. Under Arizona law, a notary's seal must include which of the following elements?

    Answer: The notary's commission expiration date

    Arizona law requires the notary seal to contain the notary's name, the words 'Notary Public – State of Arizona,' and the commission expiration date.

  4. An Arizona notary is asked to notarize a document in a language the notary cannot read. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Refuse to notarize; the notary cannot verify the document's content

    While a notary does not certify document content, the notary must be able to complete the notarial certificate, which requires understanding its language; inability to do so warrants refusal.

  5. Under A.R.S. § 41-351, which scenario is specifically prohibited for an Arizona notary?

    Answer: Notarizing a document in which the notary has a direct financial interest

    Arizona law prohibits a notary from notarizing a document in which the notary is named as a party or has a direct financial or beneficial interest.

  6. How long must an Arizona notary retain journal entries after the notarial act?

    Answer: 5 years

    Arizona notaries are required to retain journal records for at least five years after the date of the notarial act.

  7. If an Arizona notary's stamp or seal is lost or stolen, what is the notary required to do?

    Answer: Immediately notify the Secretary of State and disable or destroy the seal

    Arizona law requires immediate notification to the Secretary of State when a notary seal is lost, stolen, or compromised to prevent fraudulent use.