AZ Notary Journal and Seal Requirements 2

Question 1

Is an Arizona notary legally required to maintain a journal of notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for all notarial acts

Answer

No, journals are optional in Arizona

Answer

Yes, but only for real estate documents

Answer

Only for notarizations over $10,000

Question 2

What information must be recorded in an Arizona notary's journal for each act?

Accepted Answer

Date, type of act, signer's name, ID type, and document type

Answer

Only the signer's name and date

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Just the document title and notary fee

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The signer's Social Security number and address

Question 3

What are the physical requirements for an Arizona notary seal?

Accepted Answer

Must include notary name, commission number, commission expiration, and 'Notary Public' designation

Answer

Any rubber stamp is acceptable

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Only a raised embosser is allowed

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Must be gold-colored with the state seal

Question 4

When an Arizona notary's commission expires, what must they do with their seal and journal?

Accepted Answer

Destroy the seal immediately and keep the journal

Answer

Destroy both the seal and journal

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Return both to the Secretary of State

Answer

Keep the seal and destroy the journal

Question 5

Can an Arizona notary use an electronic seal for notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for electronic notarizations

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No, only physical seals are allowed

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Only with special permission from the court

Answer

Only for documents under 5 pages

Question 6

Who may access an Arizona notary's journal?

Accepted Answer

The notary, law enforcement, and the Secretary of State

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Only the notary themselves

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Anyone who pays a search fee

Answer

Only attorneys and judges