Virginia Capitol Connections 2025 Annual Magazine

DO YOU HAVE A STAFF NOTARY? DID YOU KNOW there are penalties and liabilities in Virginia for Notary misconduct? 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.

Time and costly legal expenses

Loss of Notary’s Commission

Notaries can face charges

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!

WE WANT VIRGINIA NOTARIES TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE! We are not Attorneys and do not offer legal advice.

www.vanotaryassoc.org

where you and your Staff Notary will find the following and so much more!

Corporate Memberships Available

State specific training

Practical tools

Resources

The latest legislation for VA Notaries

Recommended best practices

At the Virginia Association Of Notaries, we don’t offer generic advice – only state-specific expertise!

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