A complete notarized document shall include the signature and stamp of a notary public, along with a proper notarial wording (notarial certificate). A notary has the power to perform various official acts. for example, in Virginia, a notary may perform the five basic notarial acts below: 1. Taking acknowledgments 2. Administering oaths and affirmations 3. Certifying affidavits or depositions 4. Certifying “true copies” of documents 5. Verification of fact Notarial acts ma
