An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
The process entails the following steps: Maintain an active commission as a traditional Notary Public. Obtain an electronic seal and stamp from an approved Notary provider. Choose the RON technology vendor(s) for generating your electronic signature for online notarizations and eNotarizations.
The Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth is responsible for the commissioning of Notaries Public in Virginia, pursuant to Section 47.1-8 of the Code of Virginia. At any given time, approximately 120,000 Virginians are commissioned as a Notary Public.
A Virginia notary may notarize a document to be filed and used outside of Virginia if it is signed and notarized in Virginia. The notary must notify the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Office of any changes to the information provided on their application during the course of their commission.
Then the client and custodian of the passport (or driver's license) will make a statement about a copy of his/her ID document and the notary will notarize the client's signature on that statement. Please note that: Clients should present the original document to the notary.
To obtain a notarized copy, find a qualified notary public, often available at banks, law offices, or through online directories. Bring your original passport, a valid photo ID, and any required documents.
