The moderate Democrat could appeal to Republicans who have been unsettled by the candidacy of Donald Trump.
However, the pick is seen as a blow to more left-leaning Democrats now led by Mrs Clinton's one-time rival, Senator Bernie Sanders.
The Trump campaign attacked the choice, dubbing the senator "Corrupt Kaine".
As governor of Virginia, Mr Kaine accepted about $160,000 worth of gifts from political supporters under the state's lax gift laws."
If you think Crooked Hillary and Corrupt Kaine are going to change anything in Washington, it's just the opposite," said Jason Miller, spokesman for the Trump campaign.
On Twitter, Mr Trump sought to drive a wedge between the Clinton campaign and voters who supported Mr Sanders in the Democratic primary.
Several Republicans senators praised the choice, including Arizona Senator Jeff Flake.
"Trying to count the ways I hate @timkaine. Drawing a blank. Congrats to a good man and a good friend," he wrote.
A former mayor and governor, Mr Kaine is an experienced politician and has been thoroughly vetted.
He was on the short list to be Barack Obama's running mate in 2008.
His home state of Virginia is seen as a key battleground in the election. Vice-presidential candidates can typically give tickets a slight advantage in their home states. -bbc
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