An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
Filing By Mail. Secretary of State. Attn: Notary Dept. 1700 W. Washington Street, Fl. Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808. In-Person Filing - Phoenix Office. State Capitol Executive Tower. 1700 W. Washington Street. Suite 220. In-Person Filing - Tucson Office. Arizona State Complex Building. 400 West Congress. Second Floor, Suite 221.
Arizona law prohibits a notary from notarizing for themselves or spouses. Just because the law allows you to notarize for other family members, it is not recommended. You would compromise your role as an impartial witness and may jeopardize the validity of an important transaction.
You are allowed to notarize documents that are sent and /or recorded across state borders — provided, of course, that you are notarizing the document within the boundaries of your jurisdiction.
The short answer is yes, notary publics are legally allowed to notarize documents from any state as long the notarial act is conducted within the geographical boundaries of the notary's state of commission.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
In Arizona, notaries can perform only acknowledgments, jurats, copy certifications, and oaths and affirmations. Samples of each can be found in our Notary Public Reference Manual (PDF).
To become an Arizona Notary Public, you must meet the following requirements: You must be an Arizona resident; You must be at least 18 years old; You must not have been convicted of a felony unless your civil rights have been restored.
