AZ Notary Laws and Regulations 4

Question 1

Under Arizona law, what is the maximum fee a notary may charge for performing a jurat?

Accepted Answer

$5 per signature

Answer

Arizona law (A.R.S. § 41-328) caps the notary fee at $5 per notarial act, including jurats.

Question 2

Which Arizona agency is responsible for appointing and regulating notaries public?

Accepted Answer

Arizona Secretary of State

Answer

The Arizona Secretary of State's office is the appointing authority and regulator for notaries public in the state.

Question 3

A notary's commission in Arizona is valid for how long?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

Arizona notary commissions are issued for a term of four years under A.R.S. § 41-312.

Question 4

Under the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) as adopted in Arizona, which of the following is a recognized form of satisfactory evidence of identity?

Accepted Answer

A current passport issued by a foreign government

Answer

A current passport issued by a foreign government is an acceptable government-issued photo ID under Arizona's RULONA adoption.

Question 5

If an Arizona notary moves to a different county but remains in the state, what must the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State of the new address within 30 days

Answer

Arizona notaries must notify the Secretary of State of any address change within 30 days, but the commission remains valid statewide.

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AZ Notary Laws and Regulations 4