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 become a notary in Virginia, you must be at least 18 years old, a legal resident of the state, and have a clean criminal record. Proof of legal residency is required to ensure that notaries can fulfill their duties under Virginia's legal standards.
No person who has ever been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the laws of any other state, qualify to be appointed and commissioned as a notary public unless such person has had their civil rights restored.
California. California has some of the most stringent application requirements for Notaries in the U.S. — including a required education course and background check — and the mandatory exam is among the most challenging in any state.
I, __________________________, a Notary Public in the jurisdiction aforesaid, State of Virginia, do hereby certify that_____________________________________________________ whose names are signed to the foregoing Certificate of Confirmation by Owners, and Plat, bearing date of the _____ day of ____________________, 200 ...
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.