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DID YOU KNOW there are penalties and liabilities in Virginia for Notary misconduct? DO YOU HAVE A STAFF NOTARY? A Notary’s failure to perform their “sworn duties” can compromise the integrity of the notarial process, leading to questions of authenticity of the documents involved. An improper or illegal notarial act can affect both you and your Staff Notary.

Loss of Notary’s Commission

Notaries can face charges

Time and costly legal expenses

Penalties could be transferred to the Employer

Understanding a Notary Public’s responsibility and encompassing the scope and limitations of their commission is vital to Employers of Notaries Public. We can help! www.vanotaryassoc.org where you and your Staff Notary will find the following and so much more! WE WANT VIRGINIA NOTARIES TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE! We are not Attorneys and do not offer legal advice.

State specific training

Practical tools

Recommended best practices

Resources Corporate Memberships Available At the Virginia Association of Notaries, we don’t offer generic advice – only state-specific expertise! The latest legislation for VA Notaries

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