Notary law · Virginia

Virginia notary law summary

Virginia notaries may notarize anywhere in the Commonwealth without geographic restriction.

Commissioning authority

Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth

Commission term

4 years

Statutory fee cap

$5 per signature; $25 per RON act

Notary journal

Recommended

Remote online notarization

Permanent

Surety bond

Not required

E&O insurance

E&O insurance recommended

RON detail: Virginia was the first state to authorize RON (2011).

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Virginia notary fees

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