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Starting September 12, 2026, an Arizona notary must obtain the signer’s fingerprint in the notary journal when notarizing:

• A deed 
• A quitclaim deed 
• A deed of trust 
• Any other document that affects real property 
• A power of attorney 

The signer must place their right thumbprint in the journal. If the right thumb is unavailable, the notary may use:

1. The left thumb, or 
2. Any available finger 

The notary must indicate in the journal which finger was used.