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Delivering secure, reliable, and internationally informed notarization for your most important documents.
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When paperwork involves legal, financial, or immigration matters, you can’t afford mistakes.
In Virginia, a notary public serves as an impartial public official whose role is to perform specific notarial acts — NOT to provide legal, financial, or immigration advice.
What a Virginia Notary Public Can Do
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You deserve a notary who performs every notarization carefully, ethically, and in full compliance with Virginia law.
At A Genuine Consul, you get notarial services performed with the precision, integrity, and professionalism of a retired U.S. Consul and diplomat. 
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Why clients choose A Genuine Consul:
Retired U.S. diplomat and national security professional with a career defined by high-level discretion and strict confidentiality.
Schedule your appointment and secure professional notarization from someone who has handled critical documents across the globe.
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I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and may not give legal advice about immigration or any other legal matter, or accept fees for legal advice. I am not accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice to represent you in immigration matters or before any government agency. I am a retired U.S. Consul and am not a currently accredited diplomat; I cannot comment on, advise on, or facilitate U.S. Department of State or consular policy/procedures. I am a commissioned Virginia Notary Public. My services are limited solely to the notarization of signatures on documents. I am not authorized to select, draft, or fill out immigration forms, or provide assistance with the immigration process (VA Code § 47.1-15.1). Notarization does not constitute legal advice or guarantee document acceptance.
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I specialize in ‘Public-Point’ mobile notarizations. To ensure an efficient and secure environment for document completion, I meet clients at convenient public hubs like Starbucks or Panera Bread, Arlington County Public Library branches, or your office building’s main lobby.