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Virginia Eviction Notice

Notice periods and service rules from the Virginia statutes, with the section cited for each. Build the notice below and download a PDF.

1. Notice type and state

Virginia: Pay rent or quit

14 days after written notice of nonpayment and of the landlord's intention to terminate if rent is not paid within that period (version of § 55.1-1245 effective until July 1, 2027).

Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1245 (checked 2026-10-13). All Virginia rules

2. Who and where

Every adult on the lease.

Street, city, ZIP.

3. Notice details

Only past-due rent; check your state before adding fees.

Bank name and account, or an existing electronic transfer method.

4. Serving the notice

Goes on the proof of service.

Notice to a tenant is served at the tenant's last known place of residence, which may be the rental unit. Electronic notices are allowed if the rental agreement provides for them (a tenant may ask for paper), and the sender must keep proof of electronic delivery. Va. Code § 55.1-1202

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NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

State of Virginia

To (tenants): ____________________ (tenant names)

and all other occupants in possession of the premises

From (landlord or agent): ____________________ (landlord)

Premises: ____________________________________

Date of notice: ____________________

You are hereby notified that rent is due and unpaid for the premises listed above. The amount now due is $__________.

Within 14 days after service of this notice, you are required to pay the full amount due or to vacate and deliver up possession of the premises. If you do neither, the landlord intends to terminate the rental agreement and may begin legal proceedings to recover possession of the premises, the rent due, and any other amounts allowed by law.

Pay to: ____________________.

Pay in full or move out by the end of: ____________________

Landlord or agent signature
____________________
Date

Notice period: Va. Code § 55.1-1245. Rules checked against the official statute on 2026-10-13.

Prepared with evictionnoticemaker.com. A template, not legal advice.

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Virginia eviction notice rules

Checked against Code of Virginia (law.lis.virginia.gov) on 2026-10-13. Official source.

NoticeRuleStatute
Pay rent or quit14 days after written notice of nonpayment and of the landlord's intention to terminate if rent is not paid within that period (version of § 55.1-1245 effective until July 1, 2027).Va. Code § 55.1-1245
Cure or quitNotice that the rental agreement will terminate not less than 30 days after receipt if the breach is not remedied within 21 days.Va. Code § 55.1-1245(A)
Unconditional quitFor a breach that cannot be remedied: termination not less than 30 days after receipt. A criminal or willful act that poses a threat to health or safety allows immediate termination.Va. Code § 55.1-1245(C)
Notice to vacate (landlord)Month-to-month: written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date, unless the rental agreement provides a different period (week-to-week: 7 days).Va. Code § 55.1-1253(A)
Notice to vacate (tenant)The same 30 days before the next rent due date applies to tenants.Va. Code § 55.1-1253(A)

How to serve an eviction notice in Virginia

Notice to a tenant is served at the tenant's last known place of residence, which may be the rental unit. Electronic notices are allowed if the rental agreement provides for them (a tenant may ask for paper), and the sender must keep proof of electronic delivery.

  • Hand delivery at the residence
  • Mail to the residence
  • Electronic (if the lease provides)

Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1202

Before you serve

  • Virginia's nonpayment period changes when the current version of § 55.1-1245 expires on July 1, 2027. Re-check after that date.

Compare with other states on the eviction notice periods by state table.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for unpaid rent in Virginia?

14 days after written notice of nonpayment and of the landlord's intention to terminate if rent is not paid within that period (version of § 55.1-1245 effective until July 1, 2027). Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1245.

How much notice does a Virginia landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy?

Month-to-month: written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date, unless the rental agreement provides a different period (week-to-week: 7 days). Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1253(A).

How much notice does a Virginia tenant give to move out?

The same 30 days before the next rent due date applies to tenants. Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1253(A).

How is an eviction notice served in Virginia?

Notice to a tenant is served at the tenant's last known place of residence, which may be the rental unit. Electronic notices are allowed if the rental agreement provides for them (a tenant may ask for paper), and the sender must keep proof of electronic delivery. Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1202.

Is this Virginia eviction notice legal advice?

No. It is a template and a summary of the statute as we read it on the date shown. Local ordinances, rent regulation, subsidized housing and federal rules can add requirements. Talk to a licensed attorney or legal aid if you are unsure.

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Last updated · Written by the EvictionNoticeMaker editorial team and checked against the official state statutes cited on each page. Templates and general information, not legal advice.