Notary Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years old
- Live or work in Virginia
- Read and write the English language
- Not have a felony conviction nor ever had a restoration of civil rights
- Be familiar with and understand everything in Virginia’s Notary Handbook
- Detailed notary commission information
Notary Application
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
P.O. Box 1795
Richmond, Virginia 23218-1795
804-692-2536
804-371-0017 (fax)