Is Online Notary Legal In Arizona?
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RON is permitted. Arizona also requires a journal thumbprint for certain real-property documents and powers of attorney effective September 12, 2026.
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RON status reviewed: September 18, 2026
Quick Steps
- Confirm your document and recipient accept remote notarization.
- Choose a provider that can serve your situation.
- Complete the provider's identity-verification and live video process.
- Download or receive the completed notarized document as instructed.
Information here is general and not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the state authority and document recipient.
2026 journal thumbprint change
Effective September 12, 2026, Arizona requires notaries to obtain the signer's right thumbprint in the journal when notarizing deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, other documents affecting real property, and powers of attorney.
Source: Arizona Secretary of State