Virginia HB 1506 — Notaries; altered documents name across instruments.

Virginia, 2027. HB 1506: Notaries; altered documents name across instruments.

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Latest action

July 21, 2026 — Continued from last session

Summary

Notaries; altered documents; name across instruments. Provides that a notary shall not affix an official signature or seal on a notarial certificate that is altered. The bill further provides that the name associated with the commissioned notary shall be the same on and across such notary's signature, certificate, seal, and any other document or instrument requiring such notary's name and information.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 47.1-15 and 47.1-16 of the Code of Virginia, relating to notaries; altered documents; name across instruments.

Sponsors

• Eric Phillips — primary sponsor

Bill text

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Recorded votes

No roll-call votes were supplied for this bill. This does not imply that no vote occurred.

Legislative history

1. July 21, 2026Continued from last session
2. February 11, 2026Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
3. January 23, 2026Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
4. January 23, 2026Presented and ordered printed 26104451D
5. February 9, 2026Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
6. February 5, 2026Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
7. January 28, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1506)

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