Va. Code § 47.1-7: Additional requirements for performing electronic notarial acts

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; and4. 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.