What type of residency is required to be an Arizona notary?

• A. No residency requirement
• B. Residency in any state is acceptable
• C. Must be a resident of Maricopa County
• D. Primary Arizona residency for tax purposes

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that a notary must actually reside in Arizona. Being an Arizona notary means you have a domicile in the state and intend to stay there, not just visit or work here temporarily. Residency for the purpose of becoming a notary is about where you truly live and are connected to, not about where you file state taxes or how long you’ve spent in a single county.

So the rule isn’t about having no residency, nor about being confined to a particular county, nor about tax-status residency. It’s about establishing and maintaining a real Arizona residence. This distinction helps ensure notaries are reachable and accountable within the state.