Become a Virginia notary public with Notary Rotary, Inc.

Qualifications:

To be appointed as a notary public for the State of Virginia an individual must meet the following criteria:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• United States citizenship is no longer a requirement.

Length of appointment:

The term of office for a Virginia notary public is four (4) years unless resigned or revoked earlier.

Step 1: Download and complete the Virginia notary public application.

Virginia Notary Public Application

Once you have downloaded the application you will need to complete it according to the instructions provided. When the application is complete and correct; mail it, as well as a check or money order in the amount of $45.00 made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia, to the following address:

Notary Clerk, Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
P.O. box 1795
Richmond, VA 23218-1795

Step 2: Await notice that your application has been approved.

You should receive notice that your application has been approved within three weeks of receipt. You will then have sixty days to present yourself to the court of your choosing to take the oath of office and pick up your commission certificate.  At that time, the clerk of court will require an additional fee of $10.00 which should be made payable to the court.

Step 3: Order any supplies you may need from Notary Rotary, Inc.

The State of Virginia does not require the use of an official Virginia notary stamp when performing notarial acts. It is generally considered a good idea to use one both for the sake of convenience, as one stamp is easier than writing out the required information, and because some states require the use of the notary seal and documents destined for those states may be rejected if a seal is not used. There is also no requirement regarding use of a journal or notarial record book, but we always advise notaries to acquire one. A journal or record book is a good way to provide proof if one of your official acts is ever called into question. The Modern Journal of Notarial Events by Notary Rotary, Inc. makes an excellent Virginia notary journal, and was designed specifically for notaries public.

Please visit the Notary Rotary online store using the following link: Virginia Notary Supplies.  Choose Virginia from the menu, and enter the store to purchase your seal, modern journal of notarial events, and any other supplies you may need. To order, enter the required information, scroll down through the page to locate and select the desired products, and follow the instructions through checkout.

Your order will be processed as quickly as possible, usually shipping in 1-2 days.