Notaries are responsible for knowing the laws and procedures governing their duties and should not proceed if they are uncertain.
The main role of a notary is to verify the identity of signers and witness the signing of important documents.
Without valid identification, a notary cannot confirm the signer’s identity and must refuse to proceed.
Arizona law requires notaries to keep a detailed journal of all notarial acts; failure to do so can result in legal penalties.
Notaries have an ethical duty to refuse to notarize if they suspect the signer is not acting willingly.
