Arizona Notary Services, State Laws & Rates
What Arizona law says about notarization, what it should cost, and where to find a notary — written by a commissioned Arizona notary public serving Tucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Southern Arizona.
Arizona notary laws at a glance
Who commissions notaries
Arizona notaries are commissioned by the Arizona Secretary of State for a four-year term and must hold a $5,000 surety bond. Since July 1, 2025, new and renewing notaries also pass a state exam. You can verify any Arizona notary's commission on the Secretary of State's website.
Identification requirements
Under A.R.S. § 41-255, a signer must be identified by personal knowledge, a credible witness under oath, or an unexpired government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license, passport, or tribal ID). No valid ID means no notarization — no exceptions.
A journal is mandatory
Arizona is one of the states that requires a notary journal. A.R.S. § 41-319 requires a chronological record of every notarial act — the date, document type, signer's name and address, ID evidence, and the fee charged. It's one of the strongest consumer protections you have when a document is notarized here.
Remote online notarization
Arizona has authorized remote online notarization since July 1, 2020. Notaries need a separate registration with the Secretary of State and approved identity-proofing technology. Pierced Mobile Notary performs traditional in-person signings — we come to you — which most lenders, courts, and hospitals still prefer.
A notary verifies identity and willingness to sign — not the truthfulness or legal validity of a document. Arizona notaries who are not licensed attorneys cannot give legal advice or prepare legal documents for others.
What notarization costs in Arizona
Arizona sets a statewide maximum fee by administrative rule (R2-12-1102): a notary may charge no more than $10 per notarized signature — for acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, and copy certifications alike. Travel or mobile convenience fees are separate and legal, but they must be agreed on up front and cannot be disguised as a higher notarization fee.
State maximum per notarized signature — what we charge, with no markup.
Travel fee quoted before we confirm — never a surprise at the door, and no after-hours surcharge.
Evenings, weekends, and holidays across Tucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Southern Arizona.
Arizona notary directory & official resources
Finding or verifying a notary in Arizona starts with these official and local resources:
- Arizona Secretary of State — Notary Division The official state registry. Search any notary's commission status, file a complaint, or read the current notary rules.
- Tucson & Phoenix notary directoryOur local guide to notary options across Southern and Central Arizona — including how to compare mobile notaries before you book.
- How to choose a mobile notaryThe questions to ask, red flags to avoid, and how Arizona's fee cap protects you.
- Mykel Morningstar — commissioned Arizona notaryPierced Mobile Notary's notary profile: Arizona commission #658529, expires 10/26/2027, NNA certified and background-screened.
Need a notary in Arizona today?
Call or text (520) 752-9045 for same-day and after-hours mobile notarization, or book online in about a minute. We travel to homes, offices, hospitals, and detention facilities across Southern Arizona and the Phoenix metro area.