These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the notarization services provided by Venkata S Nauduri, a commissioned Virginia Notary Public (Commission #00272133), operating as Notary4Notary ("we," "us," or "our") through our website at notary4notary.com. Please read these Terms carefully before booking or using our services.
1. Acceptance of terms
By accessing our website, submitting a booking request, or participating in a notarization session with Notary4Notary, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.
2. Services provided
Notary4Notary provides general notarization services in the Commonwealth of Virginia, including both in-person notarization and Remote Online Notarization (RON) as authorized under Virginia Code § 47.1. Services include:
- Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, and affirmations
- Affidavits and sworn statements
- Powers of attorney and advance medical directives
- Wills and trust document witnessing
- Copy certifications, vehicle title transfers
- Loan documents (non-monetary), immigration documents
- Business documents, contracts, and financial affidavits
- Parental consent forms and general legal documents
Services NOT offered: Apostille services, marriage certificates or ceremonies, birth certificate notarizations, and real estate closings involving the handling of checks, cash, or monetary funds.
3. Eligibility requirements
To use our notarization services, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age or have a parent or legal guardian present
- Possess a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, military ID, or state ID)
- Be the actual signer of the document being notarized, or be a legally authorized representative
- For RON sessions: possess a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and stable internet connection
- Be acting voluntarily and of your own free will — notarization cannot proceed if coercion is suspected
4. Appointments and scheduling
- Appointments are confirmed by email within 2 business hours of your booking request
- You will receive a session confirmation with all relevant details and instructions
- Cancellations should be made at least 2 hours before your scheduled appointment time
- Late arrivals of more than 15 minutes may result in the session being rescheduled
- We reserve the right to reschedule appointments due to unforeseen circumstances, with prompt notification to you
- For RON sessions, please ensure your device and connection are tested prior to the session time
5. Fees and payment
Our fees are set in accordance with Virginia's notary fee schedule:
- In-person notarization: $10 for the first signature or seal; $5–$10 for each additional signature or seal in the same session
- Remote Online Notarization (RON): $25 for the first notarization; $15–$25 for each additional notarization in the same session
- Travel fee: A reasonable travel fee applies for mobile notary appointments where the notary travels to your location. The travel fee is agreed upon in advance before the appointment is confirmed
Payment is due upon completion of the notarization session. We will provide you with the total fee before the session begins. There are no hidden charges.
6. Client obligations
As a client, you agree to:
- Present a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID at the time of the session
- Ensure that all documents presented for notarization are complete — we cannot notarize blank or incomplete documents
- Appear in person or via live video — documents cannot be notarized without the signer being present
- Sign documents in the presence of the notary only — do not sign beforehand
- Confirm that you are signing voluntarily and understand the document you are signing
- Provide accurate information in all booking and contact forms
- For RON sessions: complete the identity verification process honestly and accurately
A notary public is an impartial witness and does not provide legal advice. If you have questions about the legal effect of a document, please consult a licensed attorney before your notarization appointment.
7. RON session consent
By participating in a Remote Online Notarization session, you expressly consent to the following:
- The audio and video recording of the entire session, as required by Virginia Code § 47.1
- The identity verification process, including government ID scanning, knowledge-based authentication, and facial liveness detection
- Retention of the session recording for a minimum of 10 years as mandated by Virginia law
- The application of an electronic notary seal and PKI digital certificate to your notarized document
Refusal to consent to recording will prevent the RON session from proceeding, as recording is a legal requirement under Virginia law.
8. Limitations of service
Notary4Notary provides notarization services only. We do not:
- Provide legal advice or legal representation
- Draft, prepare, or review legal documents
- Certify the accuracy or legality of the contents of any document
- Guarantee that a notarized document will be accepted by any specific institution, agency, or jurisdiction
- Provide translation services
The notary's role is solely to verify the identity of the signer and witness the signing of the document. The legal validity and content of the document remain the responsibility of the parties involved.
9. Right to refuse service
As a commissioned Virginia Notary Public, we reserve the right to refuse or discontinue a notarization session if:
- The signer cannot provide a valid, acceptable government-issued photo ID
- There is reasonable doubt about the signer's identity
- The signer appears to be under duress, coercion, or lacks the capacity to understand the document
- The document presented is blank, incomplete, or appears to be fraudulent
- The requested notarization falls outside the scope of services we provide
- Proceeding with the notarization would violate Virginia law or our professional obligations
In such cases, no fee will be charged for the incomplete session.
10. Limitation of liability
Notary4Notary performs notarization services in good faith and in accordance with Virginia law. Our liability is limited to the fees paid for the specific notarization service in question. We are not liable for:
- The legal effect, validity, or enforceability of any notarized document
- Rejection of a notarized document by any institution, court, or agency
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services
- Technical failures beyond our reasonable control during RON sessions
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.
11. Governing law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including Virginia Code § 47.1 (Notaries Public) and applicable Virginia RON regulations. Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Fairfax County, Virginia.