If a signer’s address on their ID is not the same as their current address, which address do you record in your journal? — R.S., Arizona
The statute (ARS 41-319) only requires the “address” of each person for whom a notarial act is performed. However, the Arizona Secretary of State’s Notary Public Reference Manual suggests, “To ensure accurate documentation of identification information, the Notary should record the signer’s name and address in his or her journal as provided on the ID.”
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How To Complete A Journal Entry