What must a notary record in their journal?

• A. Date/time
• B. Type of act and document type
• C. Signer address and contact info
• D. Date/time, type of act, document type, signer name/signature, ID used, and fee (if any)

Answer: (D)

A notary's journal serves as an official, ongoing record of each notarial act, so the entry must capture all essential details in one comprehensive note. In Arizona, the required record includes the date and time of the act, the type of notarial act performed, a description of the document involved, the signer’s name and their signature, the identification used to verify identity, and any fee charged. This combination creates a complete, traceable record that shows who appeared, what was done, and how identity was established, providing accountability for both the signer and the notary. Recording only partial information would leave crucial questions unresolved and could undermine the integrity of the notarization.