Ariz. Admin. Code § R2-12-1202 - Authority to Perform Electronic Notarization

A notary public of this state may perform electronic notarizations during the term of the notary public's commission if:

1. The notary public has received written authorization from the Secretary of State to perform either:

a. Full name and any former names used by the applicant; Electronic notarizations under this Article; or

b. Physical address and telephone number; Remote online notarizations; and

c. Mailing address and telephone number;

d. Business address, telephone number, fax number and email address, if applicable;

e. County of residence;

f. Gender;

g. Date of birth;

h. The previous commission number of the applicant if previously an electronic notary or notary public appointed under A.R.S. § 41-312 in Arizona, if applicable;

i. Responses to questions regarding the applicant's background on the following subjects:

i. Whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony or an undesignated offense in this or any other jurisdiction and whether the applicant has been restored to civil rights.

ii. Whether the applicant has been convicted of a lesser offense involving moral turpitude or of a nature that is incompatible with the duties of a notary public in this or any other jurisdiction such as a finding that the applicant engaged in conduct that would violate A.R.S. § 41-313 if adjudicated in Arizona, or that the applicant engaged in conduct that constituted misconduct in public office or demonstrated dishonesty or a lack of veracity.

iii. Whether the applicant has ever had a professional license revoked, suspended, restricted, or denied for misconduct, dishonesty, or any cause that relates to the duties or responsibilities of a notary public such as a finding that the applicant engaged in conduct that would violate A.R.S. § 41-313 if adjudicated in Arizona, or that the applicant engaged in conduct that demonstrated dishonesty or a lack of veracity.

iv. Whether the applicant has had a notary commission revoked, suspended, restricted, or denied in this state or any other jurisdiction.

v. Statement that applicant is 18 years of age or older.

vi. Statement of being an Arizona resident.

vii. Whether the applicant holds or has held a notary commission in another state or jurisdiction and the commission number and jurisdiction, if applicable.

2. The Secretary of State has not terminated or revoked such authorization.

3. Each applicant shall register with the Secretary of State in a manner prescribed by the Secretary of State the applicant's possession of an approved electronic notary token within 90 days of submitting the application.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R2-12-1202

New Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 2085, effective August 1, 2003 (Supp. 03-2). R2-12-1202 renumbered from R2-12-1201 by final rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 106, effective 12/30/2019.