Each notary shall be empowered to perform the following notarial acts: (i) take acknowledgments, (ii) administer oaths and affirmations, (iii) certify that a copy of any document, other than a document in the custody of a court, is a true copy thereof, (iv) certify affidavits or depositions of witnesses, (v) perform verification of fact, and (vi) perform such other acts as may be specifically permitted by law.
Code 1950, § 47-2.1; 1978, c. 621; 1980, c. 580; 2007, cc. 269, 590; 2011, cc. 731, 834.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 47.1 - Notaries and Out-of-State Commissioners
§ 47.1-13. Jurisdiction; Virginia notarial powers outside the Commonwealth
§ 47.1-13.1. Notarial powers outside the Commonwealth for use in the Commonwealth
§ 47.1-15.1. Additional prohibition on advertising; penalties
§ 47.1-16. Notarizations to show date of act, official signature and seal, etc.
§ 47.1-18. Notice of change of address; etc.