44-1443.01 - Arizona Statutes

44-1443.01. Electronic filing; acceptance A. Any document that is required to be filed pursuant to this article may be filed in an electronic format that is approved by the secretary of state. B. Any document that is filed in accordance with this section is deemed to comply with: 1. The filing requirements of this article. 2. The requirement that a filing be verified or be submitted with a written signature. 3. Any requirement that the filing be filed under the penalty of perjury. C. The secretary of state may adopt rules requiring that any person that submits a document for filing pursuant to this section also submit a written or printed copy of the document as a prerequisite to the document being deemed filed. D. Except as provided in this section, all civil and criminal statutes applicable to the filing of paper documents apply to all documents filed pursuant to this section.