Notary Appointment and Qualifications Flashcards
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What is the term length for a Virginia notary public commission?
Answer: 4 years
Virginia notary commissions are issued for a term of 4 years.
Who has the authority to appoint notaries public in Virginia?
Answer: The Governor
The Governor of Virginia appoints notaries public upon application.
What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public in Virginia?
Answer: 18
An applicant must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Virginia notary commission.
Which of the following is a residency requirement for a Virginia notary applicant?
Answer: Must be a Virginia resident or regularly employed in Virginia
An applicant must be a resident of Virginia or regularly employed in the Commonwealth.
A Virginia notary commission becomes effective on what date?
Answer: The date the notary takes the oath of office
The commission becomes effective on the date the notary takes the required oath of office.
If a Virginia notary moves out of the state permanently, what happens to their commission?
Answer: It is immediately terminated
A notary's commission is immediately terminated if they no longer reside in or are employed in Virginia.
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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