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VA · RON Compliance Abstract

Virginia

Live Effective 2012-07-01

Va. Code §47.1-2 et seq. (Notaries Public Act, RON provisions)

Read the statute

Compliance gates

The hard requirements NotaryChain enforces before sealing a Virginia ceremony.

audio video

Live A/V conference

Real-time, recorded

id check

Identity verification

KBA + credential analysis OR personal knowledge

kba

Knowledge-Based Authentication

Required if not personally known

retention

Recording retention

5 years

journal

Electronic journal

Required

tamper evident

Tamper-evident PKI signature

Required on certificate

Highlights

  • First US state to authorize RON (2012) - the original pioneer.

  • Most permissive on signer location: can be anywhere in the world.

  • Strong reciprocity - many states accept VA-notarized documents.

Provider registration

Electronic Notary Public commission - Required, renewable every 4 years.

Official filing page

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