VA Notary Notary Appointment and Qualifications 2

Question 1

What must a new Virginia notary do before performing any notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

Take the oath of office before the clerk of the circuit court

Answer

Before performing notarial acts, a new notary must take the oath of office before the circuit court clerk.

Question 2

Which of the following would DISQUALIFY a person from serving as a Virginia notary?

Accepted Answer

Having a felony conviction that has not been pardoned

Answer

A person with an unpardoned felony conviction is disqualified from becoming a Virginia notary.

Question 3

How must a Virginia notary notify the Secretary of the Commonwealth of a name change?

Accepted Answer

In writing within 30 days

Answer

A notary must notify the Secretary of the Commonwealth in writing within 30 days of a name change.

Question 4

What bond amount is required for a Virginia notary public?

Accepted Answer

No bond is required

Answer

Virginia does not require notaries to post a surety bond.

Question 5

A Virginia notary who changes their county or city of residence must notify which entity?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of the Commonwealth

Answer

A notary must notify the Secretary of the Commonwealth when changing their county or city of residence.

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