Can I notarize a document for a U.S. citizen who resides in Florida while I am traveling in Panama? — P.B., Arizona
No. Arizona Notaries may perform official acts throughout the state of Arizona but not beyond the state borders. You must perform all parts of a notarial act at the same time and place within the state of Arizona (ARS 41-312[A]).
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