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Virginia

What is the commission term for Virginia?

For Virginia, commission term is shall be four years; statute is Va. Code § 47.1-21, recorded from its source on 2026-09-02.

The commission of a notary public shall be four years, except as shall be otherwise provided in this title. The commission of a notary public shall expire in the fourth calendar year after issuance of his commission on the last day of the month in which the notary was born.

law.lis.virginia.gov, retrieved 2026-09-02

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Code of Virginia Table of Contents » Title 47.1. Notaries and Out-of-State Commissioners » Chapter 4. Term of Office » § 47.1-21. Commission as notary

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