Which statement correctly describes a notary's jurisdiction for notarizations?

• A. Within Arizona only
• B. Worldwide
• C. Within the United States
• D. In any state where they are commissioned

Answer: (A)

A notary’s authority to notarize is limited to the state that issued their commission. For an Arizona notary, that means the notarizations they perform are valid only within Arizona’s borders. Notaries do not have universal or nationwide authority; their power isn’t automatically recognized in other states unless they hold a valid commission there as well. If a document needs notarization in another state, it would typically require a notary who is commissioned in that state. If a notary is commissioned in multiple states, their authority extends only to each respective state for which they hold a commission.