Become a Notary Public in Virginia
Virginia commissions notaries by application — there is no state exam. Commissions are handled by the Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth — always confirm current requirements, fees, and forms with them directly.
No exam doesn't mean no preparation
Know your duties before your first notarization
Virginia notaries are personally liable for improper notarizations. Our Virginia study track covers identification rules, certificate wording, journal practices, fees, and prohibited acts — the things that get commissions suspended.