Notary Public / Virginia
2026 data Virginia board official source

Virginia Notary Public License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Authorized to perform notarizations. Commissioned in all 50 states.

What the Virginia data shows for Notary Publics

Virginia's path to notary public licensure runs through board-approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. Virginia folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Varies".

The initial price tag is $75 every 4 years. Virginia doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Virginia reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

A-
Licensing Ease Score
83/100
Notary Public · Virginia

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$75
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Virginia

Education / Training Hours
Varies
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 4 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Virginia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Notary Public in Virginia? ▼
Virginia requires, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $75. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Notary Public in Virginia? ▼
Certification as a notary public in Virginia means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The Virginia licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Notary Public license to Virginia from another state? ▼
Virginia evaluates out-of-state notary public licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Virginia licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Virginia require a background check for Notary Public licensing? ▼
Yes, Virginia requires a criminal background check as part of the notary public licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Notary Public in Virginia is one requirement row in a notary public-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Virginia licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.