Notaries are responsible for knowing the laws and procedures governing their duties and should not proceed if they are uncertain.
Notaries have an ethical duty to refuse to notarize if they suspect the signer is not acting willingly.
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.
The main role of a notary is to verify the identity of signers and witness the signing of important documents.
