If an individual is physically unable to sign a record, the individual may direct an individual other than the notarial officer to sign the individual’s name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert "Signature affixed by (name of other individual) at the direction of (name of individual)" or words of similar import.

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 41-257

  • Notarial officer: means a notary public or other individual who is authorized to perform a notarial act. See Arizona Laws 41-251
  • Record: means information that is either:

    (a) Inscribed on a tangible medium. See Arizona Laws 41-251

  • Sign: means , with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record, either of the following:

    (a) To execute or adopt a tangible symbol. See Arizona Laws 41-251