VA NOTARY Study Guide 2026

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📋 VA NOTARY Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

60 min

Time Limit

70.00%

Passing Score

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📚 VA NOTARY Topics to Study (22)

Notary Fees and Liability · 7 cards Notary Fees and Liability · 7 cards Notary Fees and Liability · 7 cards Notarial Acts and Certificates · 6 cards Notarial Acts and Certificates · 6 cards Notarial Acts and Certificates · 6 cards Notary Appointment and Qualifications · 6 cards Notary Appointment and Qualifications · 6 cards Notary Appointment and Qualifications · 6 cards Notary Journals and Record Keeping · 6 cards Notary Journals and Record Keeping · 6 cards Notary Journals and Record Keeping · 6 cards Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements · 6 cards Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements · 6 cards Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements · 6 cards Signer Identity Verification · 6 cards Signer Identity Verification · 6 cards Signer Identity Verification · 6 cards ENotarization · 5 cards Ethical Practices · 5 cards Regulations · 5 cards Special Considerations · 5 cards

✍️ Sample VA NOTARY Questions & Answers

1. A Virginia notary commission is personal and may NOT be:

✓ Transferred or assigned to another person

A notary commission is a personal appointment and cannot be transferred or assigned to another individual.

2. In the case of a signer who is visually impaired, what should a Virginia Notary Public do to ensure proper notarization?

✓ Have the document read aloud to the signer before notarizing

For a visually impaired signer, a Virginia Notary Public should have the document read aloud to the signer before notarizing. This ensures the signer understands the contents of the document they are signing, fulfilling the requirement that the signer be aware and competent. The notary must also verify the signer's identity through acceptable means.

3. A notary journal primarily protects the notary by:

✓ Providing a contemporaneous record that can defend against false claims of improper notarization

A journal provides documentary evidence of the circumstances of each notarization, protecting the notary if their conduct is questioned.

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

✓ Having a felony conviction that has not been pardoned

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

5. Which Virginia Code section holds notaries liable for wrongful or negligent notarial acts?

✓ § 47.1-13

Virginia Code § 47.1-13 specifically addresses notary liability for damages caused by wrongful or negligent notarial acts.

6. If a Virginia notary's journal is lost or stolen, they should:

✓ Report it to law enforcement and notify the Secretary of the Commonwealth

A lost or stolen journal should be reported to law enforcement and the Secretary of the Commonwealth to protect against misuse.

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