NOTARY's DUTIES

A notary public is a public official appointed by the state to certify the authenticity of signatures and copies of documents,to perform other such acts as are allowed or required by law. This official serves the public as an impartial witness. 

All Notaries must carefully and dutifully follow their state guidelines when executing Notarial acts. Not only does Virginia statute defines what notaries may legally do, they also define acts that Notaries are prohibited from committing.

These prohibitions are designed to protect the public and help ensure the credibility and integrity of transactions involving notaries.

All conscientious and law-abiding Notaries will decline to proceed with a Notarial act if asked or pressured to perform a prohibited act.

While some customers view this as an inconvenience, they should instead appreciate the Notary's efforts to ensure a lawfully executed transaction.