Va. Code §47.1–2 et seq. (Notaries Public Act, RON provisions)
Read the statuteThe hard requirements NotaryChain enforces before sealing a Virginia ceremony.
Real-time, recorded
KBA + credential analysis OR personal knowledge
Required if not personally known
5 years
Required
Required on certificate
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.
Electronic Notary Public commission — Required, renewable every 4 years.
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