VA Notary Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements

Question 1

What information is required to appear on a Virginia notary's official seal or stamp?

Accepted Answer

Notary's name, the words 'Notary Public', 'Commonwealth of Virginia', and commission expiration date

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Notary's home address and phone number

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Notary's Social Security number and employer name

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Notary's date of birth and bond number

Question 2

A Virginia notary's official seal impression must be:

Accepted Answer

Legible and reproducible (photographically reproducible)

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Red ink only

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Embossed only

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At least 2 inches in diameter

Question 3

What should a Virginia notary do if their seal is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Immediately stop notarizing, report to law enforcement, and obtain a replacement seal

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Order a replacement and continue notarizing

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Notify only their employer

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File a report with the DMV

Question 4

A Virginia notary seal is the personal property of:

Accepted Answer

The notary themselves

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The notary's employer

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The Secretary of the Commonwealth

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The circuit court clerk

Question 5

When a Virginia notary's commission expires, what must they do with their seal?

Accepted Answer

Destroy it so it cannot be misused

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Return it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth

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Keep it as a souvenir without restrictions

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Transfer it to a new notary

Question 6

Under Virginia law, an employer who holds a notary's seal after the notary leaves employment must:

Accepted Answer

Return it to the notary or destroy it

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Reassign it to another employee

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File it with the Secretary of the Commonwealth

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Keep it for the notary's replacement