Arizona Notary Exam Prep 22, Lost or Stolen Journal/Seal — Reporting
Aug 12, 2026
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The mandatory 10-day deadline to report a lost or stolen seal or journal to the Arizona Secretary of State.
- The specific $1,000 civil penalty for failing to report within the required timeframe.
- The legal requirement to inform law enforcement in the case of theft, versus a simple loss.
- Why you must immediately suspend all notarial acts upon discovering a missing seal.
- The common exam trap of confusing the Secretary of State with the County Recorder for reporting a lost journal.
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