No. Virginia does not require notarization for a will to be validVa. Code § 64.2-403Verified Sep 16, 2026View source. The notary's role is the self-proving affidavitVa. Code § 64.2-403Verified Sep 16, 2026View source, a notarized statement the testator and witnesses sign with the will so it enters probate without locating the witnesses; the form includes it.

Virginia requires 2Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-2984Verified Oct 15, 2026View source witnesses, each at least 18 yearsVa. Code Ann. § 54.1-2984Verified Oct 15, 2026View source old and present when you sign.

In Virginia, estates with personal property of $75,000Va. Code § 64.2-600Verified Sep 9, 2026View source or less skip probate with the Small Estate AffidavitVa. Code § 64.2-600Verified Sep 9, 2026View source, 60 daysVa. Code § 64.2-600Verified Sep 9, 2026View source after death. Real property is outside the affidavitVa. Code § 64.2-600Verified Sep 9, 2026View source, which reaches personal property only. Virginia sets the limit by the decedent's date of deathVa. Code § 64.2-600Verified Sep 9, 2026View source; an earlier death may be measured against a lower figure. An estate over the limit does not qualify, and no affidavit is prepared for it.

Yes. Virginia publishes Probate Information Form (CC-1650)Va. Code §§ 64.2-443 (circuit court jurisdiction), 64.2-444 (clerk authority to admit wills and qualify representatives), 64.2-500 to 64.2-508.1 (grant, oath, bond, security, certificate of qualification), 64.2-509 (list of heirs), 64.2-1426 (nonresident fiduciaries)Verified Aug 24, 2026View source, completed and brought to a qualification appointment with the Circuit CourtVa. Code §§ 64.2-443 (circuit court jurisdiction), 64.2-444 (clerk authority to admit wills and qualify representatives), 64.2-500 to 64.2-508.1 (grant, oath, bond, security, certificate of qualification), 64.2-509 (list of heirs), 64.2-1426 (nonresident fiduciaries)Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.