Find detailed stepbystep instructions on applying for a Notary Public commission in Virginia here. Fill out, sign, and affix your official seal to the Notary certificate.The wording requirements for acknowledgment certificates vary from state to state. 1- Be 18 years of age or older. 2- Be a citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States. IdenTrust provides commissioned Virginia Notary Publics with digital certificates that meet the standards for the signature. The online application can be filled out electronically and printed out.