HB 2344
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
House: GOV DPA 4-3-0-0
HB 2344: notaries; businesses; prohibition
Sponsor: Representative Hendrix, LD 14
Caucus & COW
Overview
States a business cannot require an individual to use a notarial officer employed by that
business for notarial acts.
History
To be commissioned as a notary public in Arizona, an individual must meet certain minimum
qualifications, such as being at least 18 years old, a United States citizen or permanent legal
resident and have passed the required examination if required by the Secretary of State
(A.R.S. § 41-269).
Provisions
1. Prohibits an Arizona business from requiring an individual to use the services of a
notarial officer employed by that business for a notarial act. (Sec. 1)
2. Clarifies that an individual may use the services of any notarial officer in Arizona for any
notarial act authorized by law. (Sec. 1)
Amendments
Committee on Government
1. Clarifies that a person can use the services of any notarial officer who is authorized to
perform notaries under the law.
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