Provide a detailed description of the property or asset being sold. In the state of Virginia, this documentation with proof of ownership may or may not need the acknowledgment of the notary public.Learn about different ways Notaries can incorporate their business to protect financial and personal assets. You can fill out the Transfer Document and then bring it to a notary. A notarized bill of sale protects your interest and will make the transaction official. The document makes the ownership more secure.