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Notary Appointment and Qualifications Flashcards

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

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

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

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

    Answer: Having a felony conviction that has not been pardoned

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

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

    Answer: In writing within 30 days

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

  4. What bond amount is required for a Virginia notary public?

    Answer: No bond is required

    Virginia does not require notaries to post a surety bond.

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

    Answer: The Secretary of the Commonwealth

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

  6. What is the Virginia application fee for a notary commission as set by statute?

    Answer: $10

    The application fee for a Virginia notary commission is $10.

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  1. law.lis.virginia.gov — Eligibility · verified Oct 2026
  2. commonwealth.virginia.gov — Fees, renewal, score validity, eligibility, exam information · verified Oct 2026