44-7011

44-7011. Notarization; acknowledgment

Notwithstanding title 41, chapter 2, article 2, if the law requires a signature or
record to be notarized, acknowledged, verified or made under oath, that requirement is
satisfied if a notary completes a notarial act on the electronic message or document.
That notarial act on the electronic message or document is complete without the imprint
of the notary's seal if all of the following apply:

1. The electronic message or document is signed pursuant to this chapter or section
41-132 in the presence of a notary.

2. The notary confirms that the electronic signature on the electronic message or
document is verifiably the electronic signature issued to the signer pursuant to this
chapter or section 41-132.

3. The notary electronically signs with an electronic signature that is consistent
with this chapter, any electronic notary law or any other applicable law.

4. The following information appears electronically within the message
electronically signed by the notary:

(a) The notary's full name and commission number exactly as it appears on the
notary's commission.

(b) The words "electronic notary public", "state of Arizona" and "my commission
expires on (date)".

(d) The notary's e-mail or other electronic address exactly as it appears on the
notary's commission.