AZ HB2588

Requires individuals recording deeds, quitclaim deeds, or deeds of trust to provide two valid forms of identification, with exemptions for escrow officers, title insurance agents, banks, attorneys, government agencies, trusted submitters, and governmental entities.

Removes attorneys from the list of individuals authorized to perform notarial acts in Arizona, limiting authority to notaries public, judges, and court clerks of record.

Requires notary public applicants to obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card before receiving a commission and mandates suspension if the card becomes invalid or is suspended.

Increases record retention requirements from five years to ten years for notary journals and audiovisual recordings of remote notarizations.

Modifies notary journal requirements to include thumbprints for all notarial acts and for both notary and individual when notarizing quitclaim or warranty deeds, with exceptions for remote notarizations.

Allows electronic filing of notary-related documents and establishes a notary bond fund supported by $6 from each original notary application fee.