Meeting signer in Arkansas (my state), signer’s address is listed as Oklahoma and property is in Arizona. Is that a problem for me as an Arkansas notary?
Several years back, I was casually walking through the French Quarter in New Orleans when a man came up to me and bet 20 dollars that I wouldn’t be able to identify the exact spot where my shoes were. I won that bet easily because, as a notary, it’s crucial to always know where a document is being signed. Remember to always be mindful of where your shoes are located.
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So as long as the notarization is being done in the state I am licensed I am good?
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No. Notaries work by the physical location they are in. If a trucker is on the road - that would be a common occurrence.
@dalejones.notary As a 'general rule,’ yes; however, as I often express Please check the Notary Handbook for your own State to verify the specifics. 
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That is correct yes.
@dalejones.notary As noted above . . .
Please check the Notary Handbook for your own State to verify the specifics.
OR . . .
Ask @Arichter - who is in your State for a definitive accurate response to your query.
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Like Joe said–it’s where YOUR feet are that matters. As long as they’re in Arkansas when you notarize, you’re good.
This is referred to as the venue. State of _______
County of _________. For you notaries that hold dual commissions that still applies.
Others have explained that the notary laws of your state apply, and you should use the county you are standing in as the venue. The notarial certificate must conform to the laws of your state.
But the laws of the place where the property is located apply to some things. For example, there may be requirements about what ink color is used in the notarial certificate, if witnesses are needed, and how wide the margins of the document have to be.