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Hi, Virginia Notaries!

It has been about a month since the law changes under House Bill 163/Senate Bill 316 took effect on July 1, 2026. How are you feeling about them so far?

Quick recap: Virginia Notaries are not required to keep a record of their paper-based notarial acts, and you'll need to show proof of your commission when ordering a Notary seal. Straightforward enough, but some things are easier said than done.

I'd like to know how smoothly the record-keeping transition has gone, since it wasn't required before. Was keeping a journal already part of your professional practice? And if not, has it been a hassle to work it into your routine?