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Notary News, reminders and updates
Stay updated on upcoming Notary law changes that may be presented in
Virginia's 2024 General Assembly
Starts: 01/10/24 Ends: 03/09/2024
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CODE OF VIRGINIA Sections of the Code of Virginia Pertaining to Notaries Public
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Important Guidelines for Virginia Notaries
Contact the Virginia Notary Division
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
P.O. Box 1795
Richmond, Virginia 23218-1795
(804) 692-2536 (804) 371-0017 (fax)
notary@governor.virginia.gov
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Does your notary commission expire in January, February or March 2024?
Please note, if you are a notary whose commission expires in the first few months of the calendar year
(January, February, March), you should submit your application after the start of the new year. Applications approved prior to
January will result in the commission expiring one year earlier than anticipated.
Reminder for renewing notaries: there is an express renewal process through your notary management account. You will not have to print your application nor have it notarized. Your notary commission information is already on file. Login to https://solutions.virginia.gov/Notary/Account/LogOn If you have not opened your notary management account, you can register here https://solutions.virginia.gov/Notary/Account/Register
Reposting of articles sent by AAN (American Association of Notaries), NNA (National Notary Association) and other sources as indicated. Articles are related to nationwide notary industry and may not be Virginia state-specific. Refer to your VA Notary Handbook.
Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)
Avoiding the unauthorized practice of law.
Read the NNA updated article HERE
What is Personal Knowledge?
When can you use "Personal Knowledge" to identify a signer?
Read the ANN article HERE.
Safe spaces for Meeting Clients
Safe spaces, dangerous places for meeting customers as a Mobile Notary
Read the NNA updated article HERE
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Notary fee misconceptions
Read the NNA update article HERE
Loose Notary Certificates
When to use separate (or loose) Notary Certificates.
Read the NNA article HERE
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Foreign Language Documents
3 questions to ask before you notarize a foreign language document.
Read the NNA update article HERE
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