Arizona Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws
RON EnactedEffective July 1, 2020 · Last verified September 2026
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Quick Facts
- Status
- RON Enacted
- Year Enacted
- 2019
- Statute
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-263
- Bill Number
- SB 1030 (2019); recodified by SB 1115 (2021)
Arizona RON Law Overview
Arizona authorized remote online notarization in 2019 by SB 1030 (2019); recodified by SB 1115 (2021), codified at Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-263, effective July 1, 2020. A Arizona online notarization is performed by a notary commissioned in Arizona who also holds the state's separate remote-notary registration or endorsement. The signer appears on a live audio-video call and is identified by automated analysis of a government-issued photo ID and knowledge-based authentication questions. The notary must record each act in an electronic journal and keep the session recording for at least 5 years.
Key details for Arizona
Arizona first authorized remote online notarization in SB 1030 (Laws 2019, ch. 56), effective July 1, 2020 — brought forward to April 10, 2020 by Executive Order 2020-26 — and recodified it as § 41-263 of its Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (SB 1115, Laws 2021, ch. 66, effective July 1, 2022). Before the first remote act the notary notifies the Secretary of State and identifies the technology (§ 41-263(F)) and receives written authorization (R2-12-1302, -1304). Identity is established by at least two identity-proofing methods (§ 41-263(B)(1)(c)); rule R2-12-1305 requires credential analysis plus dynamic knowledge-based authentication (five questions, 80% pass, two minutes). The $5,000 bond is the general notary bond (§ 41-269(D)); there is no required course, but since July 1, 2025 the Secretary of State requires a competency examination of new and renewing notaries under § 41-270. Recordings are kept at least five years (§ 41-263(E)); from September 12, 2026, SB 1479 (Laws 2026, ch. 31) requires a thumbprint in the journal for deeds, deeds of trust, other real-property documents and powers of attorney unless, for a remote online notarization, the journal records the signer's ID-credential number and the recording is kept at least seven years (§ 41-254(D)(3)).
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Arizona RON Requirements
Arizona's RON requirements mandate a live audio-video session for every remote notarization. Credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID is required to verify the signer's identity. The signer must successfully complete knowledge-based authentication (KBA), answering personal questions generated from public records and credit data to confirm their identity. The state requires notaries to maintain secure electronic journals and apply tamper-evident technology to ensure document integrity after signing. Audio-video recordings of each RON session must be retained for at least 5 years.
- Audio-video required
- Yes
- Tamper-evident seal
- Required
- Electronic journal
- Required
- Recording retention
- 5 years
- Credential analysis
- Required
- KBA required
- Yes
- Commissioned in state
- Required
- RON endorsement
- Required
- Bond amount
- $5,000
Interstate Recognition
Arizona gives a notarial act performed in another state by that state's notary public the same effect as one performed by an Arizona notarial officer (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-259), which covers a remote online notarization performed under the other state's law. An Arizona remote online notarization itself must be performed by an Arizona notary located in the state at the time (§ 41-263(B)).
Online Notary Availability in Arizona
Notaron is available 24/7 across Arizona. See location-specific guides for major Arizona cities:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is remote online notarization legal in Arizona?
Yes, Arizona has enacted permanent RON legislation in 2019 under Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-263. Remote online notarization is fully legal and authorized for Arizona-commissioned notaries who meet the state's RON requirements.
What are the identity verification requirements for RON in Arizona?
Arizona requires credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID and knowledge-based authentication (KBA) for all remote online notarizations. The signer must correctly answer personal questions generated from authoritative data sources.
Do I need a special endorsement to perform RON in Arizona?
Yes, Arizona requires notaries to obtain a RON endorsement or registration in addition to their standard notary commission before performing remote online notarizations.
What technology is required for RON in Arizona?
Arizona requires RON sessions to use real-time two-way audio-video communication. Documents must be sealed with tamper-evident technology. An electronic journal must be maintained for all remote notarizations. Session recordings must be retained for 5 years.
Does Arizona accept out-of-state RON?
Arizona gives a notarial act performed in another state by that state's notary public the same effect as one performed by an Arizona notarial officer (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-259), which covers a remote online notarization performed under the other state's law. An Arizona remote online notarization itself must be performed by an Arizona notary located in the state at the time (§ 41-263(B)).
What is the bond requirement for RON notaries in Arizona?
A notary performing remote online notarizations in Arizona must hold a surety bond of $5,000. The bond protects the public against errors or misconduct by the notary; whether it is the state's ordinary notary bond or a separate electronic-notary bond depends on the state, and the statute linked above says which.