1. A. A form of notarial certificate for a remote online notarization satisfies the requirement of A.R.S. § 41-263(D) if it is in the form provided by applicable law and contains a statement substantially as follows: “This remote online notarization involved the use of communication technology.”

2. B. A short form of acknowledgment prescribed in A.R.S. § 41-265 or other form of notarial certificate required by law satisfies the requirement of A.R.S. § 41-263(D) if it is in substantially one of the following forms for the purposes indicated:

   1. 1. For an acknowledgment in an individual capacity:

      State of Arizona

      County of _____________________

      The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of communication technology on (date) by (name(s) of individual(s)).

      (Signature of notary public)

      Notary Public

      (Electronic seal)

      (My commission expires: ________________)

   2. 2. For an acknowledgment in a representative capacity:

      State of Arizona

      County of _____________________

      The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of communication technology on (date) by (name(s) of individual(s)) as (type of authority, such as officer or trustee) of (name of party on behalf of whom the instrument was executed).

      (Signature of notary public)

      Notary Public

      (Electronic seal)

      (My commission expires: ________________)

   3. 3. For a verification on oath or affirmation:

      State of Arizona

      County of _____________________

      Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me by means of communication technology on (date) by (name(s) of individual(s) making statement).

      (Signature of notary public)

      Notary Public

      (Electronic seal)

      (My commission expires: ________________)

   4. 4. Certificate of acknowledgement for a corporation:

      State of Arizona

      County of _____________________

      The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of communication technology this (date) by (name of officer or agent, title of officer or agent) of (name of corporation acknowledging), a (state or place of incorporation) corporation, on behalf of the corporation.

      (Signature of notary public)

      Notary Public

      (Electronic seal)

      (My commission expires: ________________)

   5. 5. Certificate of acknowledgement for a partnership:

      State of Arizona

      County of _____________________

      The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of communication technology this (date) by (name of acknowledging partner or agent), partner (or agent) on behalf of (name of partnership), a partnership.

      (Signature of notary public)

      Notary Public

      (Electronic seal)

      (My commission expires: ________________)

   6. 6. Certificate of acknowledgement for an individual acting as principal by an attorney in fact:

      State of Arizona

      County of _____________________

      The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of communication technology this (date) by (name of attorney in fact) as attorney in fact on behalf of (name of principal).

      (Signature of notary public)

      Notary Public

      (Electronic seal)

      (My commission expires: ________________)

   7. 7. Certificate of acknowledgement by any public officer, trustee, or personal representative:

      State of Arizona

      County of _____________________

      The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of communication technology this (date) by (name and title of position).

      (Signature of notary public)

      Notary Public

      (Electronic seal)

      (My commission expires: ________________)

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 537, with an immediate effective date of March 19, 2020 (Supp. 20-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 719 (April 8, 2022), effective March 24, 2022 (Supp. 22-1).