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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Remote Notarization (AZ): practice questions

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Question 1 · Arizona

Without personal knowledge or a credible witness, how does an Arizona notary establish a remotely located individual's identity?

  1. One government ID shown to the camera
  2. A signed declaration made under penalty of perjury by the signer
  3. A knowledge-based quiz of three questions
  4. At least two different types of identity proofing
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D. At least two different types of identity proofing — A.R.S. § 41-263(B)(1)(c).

Question 2 · Arizona

Unless a rule or the thumbprint exemption requires otherwise, how long must an Arizona remote notarization recording be kept?

  1. At least five years
  2. At least three years
  3. At least ten years
  4. At least two years
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A. At least five years — A.R.S. § 41-263(E); seven years when relying on the § 41-254(D)(3) thumbprint exemption.

Question 3 · Arizona

What must an Arizona notary do before performing a first notarial act for a remotely located individual?

  1. Post a second surety bond for remote acts and file it with the county
  2. Notify the secretary of state and identify the technologies to be used
  3. Obtain written approval from the attorney general and the county recorder
  4. Complete a separate four-year remote commission with its own oath
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B. Notify the secretary of state and identify the technologies to be used — A.R.S. § 41-263(F).

Question 4 · Arizona

Which statement makes an Arizona short form certificate sufficient for a remote notarial act?

  1. "This signer appeared remotely and was identified by credential analysis."
  2. "This notarial act was recorded and the recording is kept by the notary."
  3. "This notarial act involved the use of communication technology."
  4. "This notarization was performed online under Arizona remote notary law."
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C. "This notarial act involved the use of communication technology." — A.R.S. § 41-263(D)(2).

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