Notary answers without the confusion.

Bring the complete document and an acceptable, unexpired identification document. Depending on the request, additional signers or witnesses may also be needed. Contact us before the appointment so we can review the basics with you.

Please ask first. Some acknowledgments may involve a signature made earlier, but sworn documents require an oath or affirmation and the required personal appearance. Waiting prevents an unnecessary second signing.

The person whose signature or act is being notarized must personally appear before the notary, unless a lawful remote electronic notarization process applies.

Virginia notaries are not authorized to certify true copies of birth, death, or marriage certificates. Those certified copies must come from the appropriate vital-records office.

Yes. We offer remote online notarization 24/7 by appointment for eligible documents and signers. You will need an acceptable, unexpired government-issued photo ID, reliable internet, and a device with a camera and microphone.

Electronic notarization means the document, signature, and notary seal are electronic. The signer may still be physically present with the electronic notary. Remote online notarization (RON) is a specific type of electronic notarization where the signer and notary are not in the same physical location. They meet through secure live audio-video technology, and the signer completes the required remote identity-verification process.

Traditional in-person notarization starts at $10. Mobile appointments may include a separate travel or convenience fee based on location and appointment requirements. Remote Online Notarization (RON) pricing varies based on the notarial act and service requirements. Contact us for current RON pricing and a quote before your appointment.

Use our online appointment-request page to choose your service and preferred times. You may also call or text 757-514-1113 or email info@onthegonotarysolutions.net.

No. A nonattorney notary cannot provide legal advice or select, draft, complete, or explain legal documents or notarial certificates for a customer. Contact the document recipient, issuing agency, or an attorney if you need guidance.

Virginia notaries cannot certify true copies of birth, death, or marriage certificates or documents in the custody of a court. Obtain certified copies from the appropriate government records office or court clerk.

No. A Virginia Notary Public commission does not authorize a notary to perform marriage ceremonies.

No. A notary cannot notarize their own signature.

A minor may have a signature notarized when the required notarial act can lawfully be performed and the notary can satisfactorily establish the minor's identity and meet the other requirements of the notarization.

Yes. A Virginia notary may decline to perform a notarial act, including when the legal requirements for the notarization cannot be satisfied.

A notary may not place a notarial signature or seal on an incomplete notarial certificate. Documents should be complete and ready for the requested notarial act before the appointment.

Not necessarily. Virginia Remote Online Notarization permits the signer and electronic notary to be in different physical locations when Virginia's requirements are satisfied. Eligibility may also depend on the document, transaction, receiving organization, and the signer's location. Contact us before scheduling so we can confirm whether we can provide the requested RON service.