All newly appointed and reappointed notaries should register. Where Do I Register?Simpler, smarter, safer. Fill out the form on this page to request a notary appointment. 1. Identify the lost item and gather relevant details. This verification is called a Certificate of Good Standing for Notary Public and may be obtained from the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Complete and sign Counter-Affidavit and Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit. Record and make two copies of each. 2. Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements. NOTE: This is the only time an authorized agent may accept a photocopy of a certificate of title to complete Form MV-1.