As a Virginia Notary, am I able to notarize a document that will be recorded in another state, such as North Carolina? -L.U., Woodbridge, Virginia
A Virginia Notary may notarize documents that are recorded across state borders, as is true for notarizations performed in any state. It doesn’t matter where the documents will be filed, as long as the notarization you perform is within your jurisdiction and you follow the laws of the state where you are commissioned.
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