In Kansas, our deeds are notarized to verify that the notary knows the signers and that is who signed the deed. Surveys are not notarized.
Hello Sam, every survey does not need to be notarized. Signed/sealed meeting the Arizona minimum standards on Mylar. This is my first experience with these circumstances which prompted my initial question here. There is nothing written on the recorders site that addresses this. The requirement for the notarization came from the recorder after I asked if there was something specific that had to be done. Thanks
I found a web page from the Maricopa County Recorder with requirements for recording a map:
https://recorder.maricopa.gov/site/maprecordation.aspx
This web page does not mention a need for notarizations, although it does say "seals and signatures" and referes to ARS 11-480-A3. But that law only describes instruments, not maps, and requires they be no large than 8.5 X 14 in. It's 11-480 that covers maps and plats:
https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-11-counties/az-rev-st-sect-11-481.html
I can only guess that rlshound went went to the recorder's office without the map in hand, and the wording of rlshound's conversation with the clerk made the clerk think of recording instruments instead of recording maps.
I also find the idea of a "current notarization" absurd. I've never encountered any state law that allows notarizations to expire. Notary commissions may expire, but the notarial act is valid forever as long as the notary's commission was in force at the time the notarization was made.