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50
Questions
60 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score
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📚 VA NOTARY Topics to Study (21)

Notary Fees and Liability · 7 cardsNotary Fees and Liability · 7 cardsNotarial Acts and Certificates · 6 cardsNotarial Acts and Certificates · 6 cardsNotarial Acts and Certificates · 6 cardsNotary Appointment and Qualifications · 6 cardsNotary Appointment and Qualifications · 6 cardsNotary Appointment and Qualifications · 6 cardsNotary Journals and Record Keeping · 6 cardsNotary Journals and Record Keeping · 6 cardsNotary Journals and Record Keeping · 6 cardsNotary Seal and Stamp Requirements · 6 cardsNotary Seal and Stamp Requirements · 6 cardsNotary Seal and Stamp Requirements · 6 cardsSigner Identity Verification · 6 cardsSigner Identity Verification · 6 cardsSigner Identity Verification · 6 cardsENotarization · 5 cardsEthical Practices · 5 cardsRegulations · 5 cardsSpecial 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. 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.

6. May a Virginia notary use an embossed (raised) seal in addition to an inked stamp?
✓ Yes, an embossed seal may be used alongside a photographically reproducible inked stamp

An embossed seal may be used as an additional security feature, but an inked stamp is still required for reproducibility.

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Notary Fees and Liability · 7 questionsNotary Fees and Liability · 7 questionsSigner Identity Verification · 6 questionsNotary Seal and Stamp Requirements · 6 questionsNotarial Acts and Certificates · 6 questionsNotary Appointment and Qualifications · 6 questionsNotary Seal and Stamp Requirements · 6 questionsNotarial Acts and Certificates · 6 questionsNotary Journals and Record Keeping · 6 questionsNotary Appointment and Qualifications · 6 questions

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Sources & references

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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