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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Virginia

In Virginia a notary may charge up to $10 for an acknowledgment, or up to $25 for an electronic notarization, and remote online notarization by video and audio conference is authorized.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Virginia at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$10 per acknowledgment
Up to $25 for an electronic notarization. Amended in 2024 (c. 310). Actual and reasonable travel expenses may be added with the signer's agreement.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
Va. Code 47.1-2 and 47.1-6.1
Remote online notarization is an electronic notarization where the signer is not in the physical presence of the notary.

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The rules in Virginia

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Virginia?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Virginia: $10 per acknowledgment. Up to $25 for an electronic notarization. Amended in 2024 (c. 310). Actual and reasonable travel expenses may be added with the signer's agreement.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Virginia?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Virginia: yes.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Virginia, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Virginia: Va. Code 47.1-2 and 47.1-6.1. Remote online notarization is an electronic notarization where the signer is not in the physical presence of the notary.

Where do the Virginia notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Va. Code 47.1-19, Va. Code 47.1-2 and Va. Code 47.1-6.1. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Va. Code 47.1-2, which defines remote online notarization, was most recently amended in 2026 (cc. 364, 365).

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.