Online Notary for Virginia — The State That Started It All
Virginia Beach, Richmond, Norfolk, Arlington, Alexandria or Roanoke — including military families stationed around Hampton Roads and the D.C. area. Notarize on live video, no appointment.
Is online notarization legal in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia was the first state in the country to authorize remote online notarization, starting in 2012. Virginia's electronic notaries are commissioned under Title 47.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia notaries can notarize for signers located anywhere in the United States, and Virginia recognizes online notarizations properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states.
Real estate is one of the most common uses of online notarization in Virginia — many Virginia settlement agents and lenders already work with remote closings.
How it works for Virginia signers
Upload
Add your PDF from your phone or computer — no printing or scanning.
Verify
Scan your government photo ID and answer a few identity questions.
Sign
Meet a commissioned notary on live video, sign, and download your notarized document.
What Virginia signers notarize online
Real estate documents
Deeds and closing documents when the settlement agent and lender accept online notarization.
Powers of attorney
General, durable and limited POAs — useful for service members and their families.
Affidavits & sworn statements
Sworn statements with the oath given on video.
Vehicle paperwork
Bills of sale and supporting affidavits — confirm DMV acceptance.
Military & family paperwork
Consent forms and authorizations for families stationed away from home.
Business documents
Contracts, resolutions and vendor forms.
Before you start: Virginia checklist
- For real estate, confirm with your settlement agent or lender that they accept online notarization.
- Upload the full document as a PDF or Word file, or photograph a paper copy with your phone.
- Have a valid, unexpired government photo ID (Virginia driver's license, ID card or U.S. passport).
Online notary in Virginia: FAQ
Is online notarization legal in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia was the first state to authorize remote online notarization, starting in 2012, and it recognizes online notarizations by notaries of other states.
Can I notarize Virginia real estate documents online?
Often, yes — Virginia has one of the most active remote closing markets. Confirm with your settlement agent or lender first.
Can I use it while stationed elsewhere in the military?
Yes, if you're located in the U.S. The platform doesn't accept documents intended for use outside the United States.
How much does it cost?
Online notarization starts at $25 for the first notarized signature. Each additional signer is $10, and an additional notary meeting is $25.
Is it available nights and weekends?
Yes. Notaries are available 24/7 — no appointment needed.
Ready to notarize your Virginia document?
No appointment, no waiting room — just upload and go.
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Last updated October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Rules for specific documents and receiving offices vary — confirm requirements with the party that will receive your document.