Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
Not required
Application Fee
$45
Issuing Authority
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Journal
ElectronicOnly
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
Authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Virginia authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- Virginia RON PIONEER - first state to authorize remote online notarization (2011)
- Most permissive RON signer location rules (anywhere globally)
- HB 986 (April 2024): Fee increase $5 to $10 effective July 1, 2024
- HB 1372 (2024): Added KBA requirements for RON to align with other states
- NO bond requirement for notaries (unlike most states)
Regulatory Authority
Secretary of the Commonwealth
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