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Scheduling an Appointment

Prior to an appointment being scheduled probate forms must be completed and returned to this office.  If a Will exists, please also provide a copy of the Will and death certificate.  You may return the forms by email to afrazier@vacourts.gov or 

General Information

In order to probate (put to record) a will and to qualify an executor or administrator of a decedent's estate, you must appear in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in the County in which the decedent resided at the time of death.  Probate matters are normally handled by appointment.  Appointments generally last approximately 30-45 minutes.

Location, Parking, Directions

Location  - The Circuit Court Clerk's Office is on the main floor of the Fluvanna County Courts Building at 72 Main Street, Palmyra, Virginia 22963.  The Courts Building is located off of James Madison Highway (Route 15) in the Village of Palmyra near the Rivanna River.  The Courthouse is a large brick building with white columns.

Location, Parking, Directions

Location  - The Circuit Court Clerk's Office is on the main floor of the Fluvanna County Courts Building at 72 Main Street, Palmyra, Virginia 22963.  The Courts Building is located off of James Madison Highway (Route 15) in the Village of Palmyra near the Rivanna River.  The Courthouse is a large brick building with white columns.

Claiming a Notary Public Commission

When the notary commission has been issued, the Secretary of the Commonwealth will send a notice to the applicant.  Applicants must subsequently appear in person in the Clerk's Office to receive their commission.  No appointment is necessary; however, it is suggested that you contact the Clerk's Office to confirm your commission is ready for pickup.  When appearing to claim your commission, you MUST provide the approval letter received from the the Secretary of the Commonwealth, a photo I.D., and a $10 Clerk's fee. 

Notary Public Applications

  • To apply to become a notary public, visit the web site of the Secretary of the Commonwealth to access the Notary Application Wizard.
  • In order to pick up the finalized notary commission at the Fluvanna Circuit Court Clerk's Office, applicants must indicate this preference on the application.
  • Applications should be mailed to the Secretary of the Commonwealth with a check or money order in the amount of $45 payable to the Treasurer of Virginia.

 

 

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