Arizona Notary Exam Prep 47, Cannot Notarize When Signer Is Not Present — Class 6 Felony
Aug 12, 2026
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In this episode you will learn:
- Notarizing without the signer's physical presence is a major violation of Arizona notary law, potentially leading to a felony conviction.
- Under A.R.S. § 41-254, personal appearance is mandatory for traditional notarial acts involving a signature.
- Common exam traps include requests from trusted clients, family members, or colleagues to notarize a pre-signed document.
- The correct action is always to refuse notarization if the signer is not physically present, regardless of the excuse provided.
- Remote Online Notarization (RON) has separate rules allowing for appearance via audio-visual technology and does not apply to traditional notarizations.
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