AZ Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

No, a signature is always required

Answer

Only if a power of attorney is presented

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Only with a court order

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Refuse the notarization

Answer

Notarize it and note that it was blank

Answer

Notarize it only if the signer promises to fill it in later

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Ask another notary for a second opinion

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The signer and notary are physically in the same location

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The signer sends a representative

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The signer provides a recent photograph

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The signer calls the notary by phone

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Jurat

Answer

Acknowledgment

Answer

Copy certification

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Signature witnessing

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to law enforcement and the Secretary of State

Answer

Do nothing since the act is already complete

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Simply void the entry in their journal

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Contact the signer and ask them to return

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

No witnesses — only the notary and signer

Answer

Two witnesses

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One witness plus the notary

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Three witnesses