Code of Virginia § 47.1-7. Additional requirements for performing electronic notarial acts.

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A. An applicant shall submit a registration form established by the Secretary for registering and being commissioned as an electronic notary public, which shall include:

1. The applicant's full legal and official notary names;

2. A general description of the technology or technologies the registrant will use to create an electronic signature in performing official acts;

3. Certification of compliance to the Secretary of the Commonwealth with electronic notary standards developed in accordance with § 47.1-6.1 ; and

4. The electronic mail address of the registrant.

B. The registration form shall

(i)be signed by the applicant using the electronic signature described in the form;

(ii)include any decrypting instructions, codes, keys, or software that allow the registration to be read; and

(iii)be transmitted electronically to the Secretary.

C. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent an electronic notary from using updated technology or technologies during the term of the commission; however, the electronic notary shall notify the Secretary electronically within 90 days of installation or use of such updated technology or technologies and provide a brief description thereof.

2007, cc. 269 , 590 ; 2009, c. 160 ; 2011, cc. 731 , 834 .