Notary Appointment and Qualifications Flashcards
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A Virginia notary commission is personal and may NOT be:
Answer: Transferred or assigned to another person
A notary commission is a personal appointment and cannot be transferred or assigned to another individual.
Which Virginia agency processes notary public applications?
Answer: Secretary of the Commonwealth's Office
The Secretary of the Commonwealth's Office processes Virginia notary applications.
How far in advance may a Virginia notary apply to renew their commission?
Answer: 90 days
A notary may submit a renewal application up to 90 days before their commission expires.
If a Virginia notary's application contains false information, the commission may be:
Answer: Revoked
Providing false information on a notary application is grounds for revocation of the commission.
A Virginia notary employed in the state but residing in a bordering state may still hold a commission because Virginia law recognizes:
Answer: Regular employment within the Commonwealth as a qualifying connection
Regular employment in Virginia qualifies a non-resident for a Virginia notary commission.
After a commission expires, a Virginia notary who wishes to continue notarizing must:
Answer: Submit a completely new application
After expiration, the notary must submit a new application as if applying for the first time.
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- law.lis.virginia.gov — Eligibility · verified Oct 2026
- commonwealth.virginia.gov — Fees, renewal, score validity, eligibility, exam information · verified Oct 2026