The proposed bill HB2409 amends existing laws regarding the acknowledgment of deeds and conveyances in Arizona. Under the new provisions, all deeds or conveyances recorded after the effective date of the amendment must be acknowledged in person before a notary public. Additionally, the bill prohibits grantors from using communication technology to appear before a notary public for these transactions, which contrasts with current law that allows for remote appearances under certain conditions.
Furthermore, the bill specifies that the existing allowance for remotely located individuals to use communication technology for acknowledgment does not apply to deeds or conveyances of real estate. This change emphasizes the requirement for personal appearance in such cases, thereby tightening the regulations surrounding the acknowledgment process for property transactions.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 33-401, 41-263, 41-254