The secretary of the Commonwealth is a member of the Virginia Governor's Cabinet.

The office is currently held by secretary Kelly Gee.

In a unique twist of Virginia law, unlike other members of the Governor's Cabinet, the secretary of the Commonwealth does not resign immediately upon the inauguration of a new Governor, but remains in office for an additional week, serving a fixed term of four years, in order to ensure a smooth transition and ensure continuity in government.

Although the office has evolved over the years, the job has always involved the safekeeping of the Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Under the Virginia Constitution of 1901, the secretary of the Commonwealth was an elected post, along with the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.