AZ

Notary services in Arizona

RON authorized No marriage solemnization Copy cert allowed VIN verification N/A

Jurisdiction overview

Remote online (RON) Authorized
Marriage solemnization Not permitted
Copy certification Permitted
VIN verification Not specified
Listed notaries 0

Services with restrictions in Arizona

Marriage Solemnization
Marriage solemnization by notaries is not authorized in Arizona under state law.
Requirements shown from the human-reviewed legal knowledge base (10 approved rules) .

Notary requirements & rules

Bond
A.R.S. § 41-269: of state an assurance in the form of a surety bond in the amount of $5,000. The assurance must be issued by a surety or other entity licensed or authorized to do business in this stat Mandatory
A.R.S. § 41-269: of state an assurance in the form of a surety bond in the amount of $5,000. The assurance must be issued by a surety or other entity licensed or authorized to do business in this state. The assurance must cover acts performed during the term of the notary public's commission and must be in the form prescribed by
Source: A.R.S. § 41-269
Journal
A.R.S. § 41-319: nal 41-319 . Journal A. A notary public shall keep a paper journal to chronicle all notarial acts performed regarding tangible records. A notary public shall keep either a paper journ Mandatory
A.R.S. § 41-319: nal 41-319 . Journal A. A notary public shall keep a paper journal to chronicle all notarial acts performed regarding tangible records. A notary public shall keep either a paper journal or one or more electronic journals to chronicle all notarial acts performed regarding electronic records. Except as prescribed by subsection E of this
Source: A.R.S. § 41-319
Identification
A.R.S. § 41-255: 41-255 - Identification of individual 41-255. Identification of individual A. A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer i Mandatory
A.R.S. § 41-255: 41-255 - Identification of individual 41-255. Identification of individual A. A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer if the individual is personally known to the notarial officer through dealings sufficient to pr
Source: A.R.S. § 41-255
Acceptable ID
A.R.S. § 41-319: satisfactory evidence of identity. 6. A description of the identification card or document, if any, including its date of issuance or expiration. 7. The fee, if any, charged for the n Mandatory
A.R.S. § 41-319: satisfactory evidence of identity. 6. A description of the identification card or document, if any, including its date of issuance or expiration. 7. The fee, if any, charged for the notarial act. B. If a notary public has personal knowledge of the identity of a signer, the notary public shall retain a paper or electronic copy of
Source: A.R.S. § 41-319
Prohibited Acts
A.R.S. § 41-273: 41-273 - Prohibited acts; civil penalty; violation; classification 41-273. Prohibited acts; civil penalty; violation; classification A. A commission as a notary public does not author Mandatory
A.R.S. § 41-273: 41-273 - Prohibited acts; civil penalty; violation; classification 41-273. Prohibited acts; civil penalty; violation; classification A. A commission as a notary public does not authorize an individual to: 1. Assist persons in drafting legal records, give legal adv
Source: A.R.S. § 41-273
Fees
A.R.S. § 41-273: ates citizenship or related matters. 4. Receive compensation for performing any of the activities listed in this subsection. B. A notary public may not engage in false or deceptive ad Mandatory
A.R.S. § 41-273: ates citizenship or related matters. 4. Receive compensation for performing any of the activities listed in this subsection. B. A notary public may not engage in false or deceptive advertising. C. A notary public, other than an attorney who is licensed to practice law in this state, may not use the term "notario" or "notario publico".
Source: A.R.S. § 41-273
A.R.S. § 41-316: . Fees A. The secretary of state shall establish fees that notaries public may charge for notarial acts. These fees shall be established by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 6 of this Mandatory
A.R.S. § 41-316: . Fees A. The secretary of state shall establish fees that notaries public may charge for notarial acts. These fees shall be established by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 6 of this title. B. Notaries public may be paid an amount up to the amount authorized for mileage expenses and per diem subsistence for state employees
Source: A.R.S. § 41-316
A.R.S. § 41-319: its date of issuance or expiration. 7. The fee, if any, charged for the notarial act. B. If a notary public has personal knowledge of the identity of a signer, the notary public shall Mandatory
A.R.S. § 41-319: its date of issuance or expiration. 7. The fee, if any, charged for the notarial act. B. If a notary public has personal knowledge of the identity of a signer, the notary public shall retain a paper or electronic copy of the notarized documents for each notarial act in lieu of making a journal entry or the notary public sh
Source: A.R.S. § 41-319
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
A.R.S. § 41-263: 41-263 - Notarial act performed for remotely located individual; definitions 41-263. Notarial act performed for remotely located individual; definitions A. A remotely located individu Mandatory
A.R.S. § 41-263: 41-263 - Notarial act performed for remotely located individual; definitions 41-263. Notarial act performed for remotely located individual; definitions A. A remotely located individual may comply with section 41-254 by using communication technology to appear before a notary public. B. A notary public
Source: A.R.S. § 41-263
Record Retention
A.R.S. § 41-263: resentative of a deceased notary public shall retain the audiovisual recording created under subsection B, paragraph 3 of this section or cause the recording to be retained by a repos Mandatory
A.R.S. § 41-263: resentative of a deceased notary public shall retain the audiovisual recording created under subsection B, paragraph 3 of this section or cause the recording to be retained by a repository designated by or on behalf of the person required to retain the recording. Unless a different period is required by rule adopted
Source: A.R.S. § 41-263

Relevant statutes

Notary-related statutes from Arizona's official code (sourced from primary authorities).

A.R.S. Title 41 (notary sections)
AZ ARS Title 41 Notary Pack (assembled)
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026
A.R.S. § 41-269
A.R.S. § 41-269: of state an assurance in the form of a surety bond in the amount of $5,000. The assurance must be issued by a surety or other entity licensed or authorized to do business in this stat
A.R.S. § 41-269: of state an assurance in the form of a surety bond in the amount of $5,000. The assurance must be issued by a surety or other entity licensed or authorized to do business in this stat …
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026
A.R.S. § 41-319
A.R.S. § 41-319: nal 41-319 . Journal A. A notary public shall keep a paper journal to chronicle all notarial acts performed regarding tangible records. A notary public shall keep either a paper journ
A.R.S. § 41-319: nal 41-319 . Journal A. A notary public shall keep a paper journal to chronicle all notarial acts performed regarding tangible records. A notary public shall keep either a paper journ …
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026
A.R.S. § 41-255
A.R.S. § 41-255: 41-255 - Identification of individual 41-255. Identification of individual A. A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer i
A.R.S. § 41-255: 41-255 - Identification of individual 41-255. Identification of individual A. A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual appearing before the officer i …
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026
A.R.S. § 41-273
A.R.S. § 41-273: 41-273 - Prohibited acts; civil penalty; violation; classification 41-273. Prohibited acts; civil penalty; violation; classification A. A commission as a notary public does not author
A.R.S. § 41-273: 41-273 - Prohibited acts; civil penalty; violation; classification 41-273. Prohibited acts; civil penalty; violation; classification A. A commission as a notary public does not author …
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026
A.R.S. § 41-316
A.R.S. § 41-316: . Fees A. The secretary of state shall establish fees that notaries public may charge for notarial acts. These fees shall be established by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 6 of this
A.R.S. § 41-316: . Fees A. The secretary of state shall establish fees that notaries public may charge for notarial acts. These fees shall be established by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 6 of this …
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026
A.R.S. § 41-263
A.R.S. § 41-263: 41-263 - Notarial act performed for remotely located individual; definitions 41-263. Notarial act performed for remotely located individual; definitions A. A remotely located individu
A.R.S. § 41-263: 41-263 - Notarial act performed for remotely located individual; definitions 41-263. Notarial act performed for remotely located individual; definitions A. A remotely located individu …
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026