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  1. West Virginia authorizes remote online notarization. What must a remote online notary use to identify a remotely located signer not personally known to them?

    Answer: Identity proofing and credential analysis through approved technology

    West Virginia requires remote notaries to verify identity through at least two forms such as credential analysis and identity proofing via approved communication technology.

  2. Before performing remote online notarizations, a West Virginia notary must first do what?

    Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and identify the approved technology to be used

    A notary must notify the Secretary of State of intent to perform remote notarizations and identify the communication technology before performing them.

  3. How long must a West Virginia remote online notary retain the audio-visual recording of a remote notarization?

    Answer: At least 10 years

    West Virginia requires the audio-visual recording of a remote notarial act to be retained for at least ten years.

  4. A West Virginia notary's stamp is stolen. What must the notary do?

    Answer: Promptly notify the Secretary of State of the loss or theft

    West Virginia law requires a notary to promptly notify the Secretary of State upon discovering the stamp is lost or stolen.

  5. If a West Virginia notary changes her name during her commission term, what is required?

    Answer: Notify the Secretary of State of the change

    A notary must notify the Secretary of State of a change of name (or address) so commission records remain accurate.

  6. Which of the following acts is a West Virginia notary NOT authorized to perform?

    Answer: Preparing or drafting legal documents for others for a fee

    Drafting legal documents for others constitutes the unauthorized practice of law unless the notary is also a licensed attorney.

  7. A non-attorney West Virginia notary wants to advertise notary services in Spanish. What statement must accompany the advertisement?

    Answer: A disclosure that the notary is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice

    Non-attorney notaries advertising in a language other than English must include a prescribed disclaimer that they are not licensed to practice law.