AZ Notary Journal and Seal Requirements 3

Question 1

How long must an Arizona notary retain their journal after their commission ends?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

7 years

Answer

Permanently

Question 2

What should an Arizona notary do if their journal is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State promptly

Answer

Nothing, journals are optional records

Answer

Purchase a new journal and continue

Answer

File a police report only if the journal had more than 100 entries

Question 3

An Arizona notary performs a notarization but forgets to make a journal entry. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Make the entry as soon as possible with a note about the delay

Answer

The notarization is automatically void

Answer

Ignore it since journal entries are optional

Answer

Perform the notarization again from the beginning

Question 4

What shape must an Arizona notary's seal impression be?

Accepted Answer

Either circular or rectangular

Answer

Circular only

Answer

Rectangular only

Answer

Any shape is acceptable

Question 5

Can two Arizona notaries share a single journal?

Accepted Answer

No, each notary must maintain their own separate journal

Answer

Yes, to save costs

Answer

Yes, if they work in the same office

Answer

Only if they are married to each other

Question 6

What must an Arizona notary do with their seal when leaving it unattended at their office?

Accepted Answer

Keep it in a locked and secure location

Answer

Nothing special is required

Answer

Leave it with a colleague for safekeeping

Answer

Carry it with them at all times