Notary Seal and Certificate Requirements Flashcards
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In West Virginia, who is responsible for the security of the official notary stamp?
Answer: The notary personally, who must keep it from unauthorized use
The notary is personally responsible for safeguarding the stamp so no other person can use it.
A West Virginia notary's official stamp is stolen from her car. What should she do?
Answer: Promptly notify the Secretary of State that the stamp was lost or stolen
A notary who discovers the stamp is lost or stolen should promptly notify the commissioning authority, the Secretary of State.
A West Virginia notary resigns her commission. What should happen to her official stamp?
Answer: It should be destroyed or disabled so it cannot be misused
On resignation or expiration of a commission, the stamp should be destroyed or rendered unusable to prevent fraudulent use.
An employer purchased the notary stamp for an employee who is now leaving the company. Who has the right to the stamp?
Answer: The notary, because the stamp belongs to the commissioned individual
The official stamp is the property of the notary as the commissioned officer, regardless of who paid for it.
A certificate reads 'State of West Virginia, County of Kanawha,' but the notarization actually occurred in Putnam County. What should the notary do?
Answer: Correct the venue to show Putnam County before completing the certificate
The venue must accurately reflect the county where the notarial act was actually performed.
A signer asks a West Virginia notary to backdate a certificate three days so it matches a contract date. The notary should:
Answer: Refuse, because the certificate must show the actual date of the notarization
Falsifying the date on a notarial certificate is misconduct and can subject the notary to penalties and commission revocation.
Which item must appear on or near a West Virginia notarial certificate in addition to the notary's signature and stamp?
Answer: The date the notary's commission expires
The commission expiration date must be shown, typically within the official stamp or written near the signature.