notaries; businesses; prohibition

HB 2344 requires businesses with physical locations in Arizona to either provide free notarization services at their location or allow customers to use any notary licensed in their commissioning state. It directly affects Arizona-based businesses that offer notary services at physical locations, ensuring customers have access to notarization without cost or geographic restrictions. The key provision mandates that if a business does not offer free in-person notarization, customers may seek services from any qualified notary regardless of where the notary is licensed. This law aims to improve access to notary services for individuals seeking to notarize documents. The bill was signed into law by the governor in May 2025.