Virginia § 47.1-8 - Commission to be issued, etc
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 47.1-8 — Commission to be issued, etc, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.1-8. Commission to be issued, etc
Upon receipt of a completed application and the correct fee, the Secretary, if satisfied the applicant is qualified to be registered and commissioned as a notary public or electronic notary public, shall prepare a notary commission for the applicant which shall include a registration number and forward the commission for a notary public or electronic notary public to the clerk of the circuit court in which the applicant shall elect to qualify. The Secretary shall thereupon notify the applicant that the commission has been granted and where and how it may be secured. An electronic notary public may act as a notary public in all respects upon being commissioned as an electronic notary public.
Code 1950, § 47-2; 1962, p. 687; 1976, c. 559; 1979, c. 14; 1980, c. 580; 2007, cc. 269, 590; 2008, cc. 117, 814.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 47.1-8
What does Code of Virginia § 47.1-8 cover?
Section 47.1-8 ("Commission to be issued, etc") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 47.1-8?
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