VA House Bill 1372. House Bill 1372 now authorizes Notaries to use knowledge-based authentication to identify a principal or credible witness in a remote online notarization and enacts provisions on the validity of notarial acts. Amends Sections 47.1-2, 47.1-16, and 47.1-20.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Yes! Virginia authorizes its notaries to perform online notarizations pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 47.1-2.
Virginia notaries have limited powers in performing notarial acts outside the Commonwealth of Virginia. A traditional notary public may perform any notarial act outside the Commonwealth for any writing to be used in the Commonwealth of Virginia or by the United States government.
Remote Notarization (remote online notary, or RON) In Virginia, notarizing a document "remotely" is permissible. In fact, Virginia became the first state in 2012 to formally authorize and provide a legal framework for such notarizations.
You can call (757) 385-0150 to set up an appointment to have your documents notarized. Current, valid photo identification for all signers is required for notary service. Customers are to provide their own witnesses who do not have a personal interest in the documents to be notarized.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.