Arizona § 41-327 - Surname change; notification; continuation of commission
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-327 — Surname change; notification; continuation of commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-327. Surname change; notification; continuation of commission
A notary public who has a change of surname may continue to use the official stamp and commission in the notary public's prior name until that commission expires. The notary public shall sign the changed surname on the line that is designated for the notary public's signature on the notarial certificate. Immediately below that signature, the notary public shall sign the name under which the notary was commissioned. The notary public shall notify the secretary of state's office within thirty days after the notary public's change of surname. Failure to notify the secretary of state of this change of surname is evidence of the notary public's failure to fully and faithfully discharge the duties of a notary public.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 41-327
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-327 cover?
Section 41-327 ("Surname change; notification; continuation of commission") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 41-327?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-327" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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