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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. The powers of any notary commissioned pursuant to this title may be exercised anywhere within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
B. Any notary commissioned pursuant to this title may likewise perform notarial acts outside the Commonwealth, where such notarial acts are performed in accordance with this chapter.
C. An employee of the federal government authorized to perform notarial acts may perform notarial acts in accordance with this chapter.
D. An electronic notarial act performed in accordance with this chapter shall be deemed to have been performed within the Commonwealth and is governed by Virginia law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 47.1. Notaries and Out-Of-State Commissioners § 47.1-13. Jurisdiction; Virginia notarial powers outside the Commonwealth - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-47-1-notaries-and-out-of-state-commissioners/va-code-sect-47-1-13/
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