One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
The Easy Answer: Yes, You May Notarize Out-Of-State Documents.
(Also see “Remote Online Notarization” below for additional information.) Virginia Notaries may notarize a document inside or outside the Commonwealth if the document will be used in the Commonwealth or by the U.S. government (COV 47.1-13B, 47.1-13.1).
Return completed form to: Secretary of State Index Department, 111 E. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62756.
The Easy Answer: Yes, You May Notarize Out-Of-State Documents.
Virginia notaries may notarize powers of attorney and wills. Virginia notaries are not authorized to certify true copies of birth, death, or marriage certificates. Only the Division of Vital Records/Statistics may perform such a certification.
To be eligible to apply for a Virginia Notary Public Commission, you must be: At least eighteen years old. A legal resident of the United States. Able to read and write the English language. A resident of Virginia or regularly employed in the state and perform notary services in connection with their employment.
Jurisdictional Issues For example, some states (e.g., California) limit notaries to perform only within their home state borders, while others (e.g., Montana) may allow broader authority under certain conditions.
Answer: To become a notary in multiple states, you must obtain a separate notary commission from each state by meeting their specific requirements, including education, background checks, and residency qualifications.