VA Notary Notary Appointment and Qualifications

Question 1

What is the term length for a Virginia notary public commission?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

2 years

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5 years

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10 years

Question 2

Who has the authority to appoint notaries public in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

The Governor

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The Secretary of State

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The Circuit Court Clerk

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The Attorney General

Question 3

What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

16

Answer

21

Answer

25

Question 4

Which of the following is a residency requirement for a Virginia notary applicant?

Accepted Answer

Must be a Virginia resident or regularly employed in Virginia

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Must be a US citizen

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Must have lived in Virginia for at least 5 years

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Must own property in Virginia

Question 5

A Virginia notary commission becomes effective on what date?

Accepted Answer

The date the notary takes the oath of office

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The date the application is submitted

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The date the Governor signs the commission

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The date the bond is filed

Question 6

If a Virginia notary moves out of the state permanently, what happens to their commission?

Accepted Answer

It is immediately terminated

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It remains valid until expiration

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It is automatically suspended

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It can be transferred to another state