This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding notaries public in Arizona. It would repeal the existing requirement for notaries to pass an examination as outlined in section 41-270, and instead, it would maintain that a notary's stamping device, commission, and any journal containing public record entries remain their property, as stated in 6. Keep as a reference a manual that is approved by the secretary of state and that describes the duties, authority and ethical responsibilities of a notary public.. Additionally, the bill would repeal section 41-270 and section 41-332, which may contain outdated provisions related to notarial examinations and other requirements. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the secretary of state shall adopt rules regarding the performance of notarial acts with respect to electronic records, ensuring that these rules do not favor any specific technology or technical specification. The current language regarding the timeline for rule adoption, On or before July 1, 2022, is also removed, allowing for more flexibility in implementation. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the notary public process and eliminate unnecessary requirements while ensuring that ethical standards are maintained.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-269, 41-270, 41-275, 41-332, 41-271