The short answer is yes, notary publics are legally allowed to notarize documents from any state as long the notarial act is conducted within the geographical boundaries of the notary's state of commission.
Remote Notarization (remote online notary, or RON) In Virginia, notarizing a document "remotely" is permissible. In fact, Virginia became the first state in 2012 to formally authorize and provide a legal framework for such notarizations.
Yes! Virginia authorizes its notaries to perform online notarizations pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 47.1-2.
The Easy Answer: Yes, You May Notarize Out-Of-State Documents.
You can call (757) 385-0150 to set up an appointment to have your documents notarized. Current, valid photo identification for all signers is required for notary service. Customers are to provide their own witnesses who do not have a personal interest in the documents to be notarized.
VA House Bill 1372. House Bill 1372 now authorizes Notaries to use knowledge-based authentication to identify a principal or credible witness in a remote online notarization and enacts provisions on the validity of notarial acts. Amends Sections 47.1-2, 47.1-16, and 47.1-20.1 of the Code of Virginia.
No person who has ever been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the laws of any other state, qualify to be appointed and commissioned as a notary public unless such person has had their civil rights restored or received a pardon for the crimes –depending on where ...
Virginia notaries have limited powers in performing notarial acts outside the Commonwealth of Virginia. A traditional notary public may perform any notarial act outside the Commonwealth for any writing to be used in the Commonwealth of Virginia or by the United States government.
The signer must appear before the notary. The notary must identify the signer. The signer must take an oath or affirmation in the notary's presence and verbally confirm the document's truthfulness (silent nods are not sufficient). The document must be signed by the signer in the notary's presence.