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  1. During a remote online notarization in West Virginia, identity is typically verified using:

    Answer: Credential analysis and identity proofing through the audio-visual technology

    Remote notarization rules require identity proofing and credential analysis when the signer is not personally known or identified by a credible witness.

  2. A signer refuses to show any identification and is unknown to the notary, with no credible witness available. The notary must:

    Answer: Refuse to perform the notarization

    Without personal knowledge, satisfactory evidence, or a credible witness, the notary has no lawful basis to identify the signer and must decline.

  3. Which detail on an ID should a notary compare against the person standing before them?

    Answer: The photograph and physical description

    Matching the photo and physical characteristics to the person present is the core of examining an identification credential.

  4. A signer presents a U.S. military ID that is current. May the West Virginia notary accept it?

    Answer: Yes, it is a government-issued identification credential

    A current U.S. military ID is issued by a government agency and qualifies as satisfactory evidence of identity.

  5. The primary purpose of requiring the signer to personally appear before the notary is to:

    Answer: Allow the notary to verify identity and willingness firsthand

    Personal appearance lets the notary confirm the signer's identity, awareness, and willingness at the time of the notarial act.

  6. A caller asks the notary to identify a signer over the telephone because the ID "was already checked yesterday." This is improper because:

    Answer: Identification must occur at the time of the notarial act with the signer appearing before the notary

    The notary must identify the signer during the notarization itself, with the signer personally appearing in person or via approved audio-visual technology.

  7. Which of these is a red flag suggesting a fraudulent ID?

    Answer: Uneven lamination, mismatched fonts, or a photo that does not match the bearer

    Physical tampering signs and photo mismatches indicate possible forgery, while out-of-state or vertical IDs can be perfectly legitimate.