WV Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 4

Question 1

A signer's spouse asks a West Virginia notary to notarize the absent signer's signature, saying the signer 'is fine with it.' The notary must:

Accepted Answer

Refuse, because the signer must personally appear before the notary

Answer

Personal appearance by the actual signer is mandatory for every notarial act.

Question 2

In a signature witnessing, the West Virginia notary certifies that the signer:

Accepted Answer

Appeared, was identified, and signed the document in the notary's presence

Answer

Witnessing a signature certifies identity and that the signature was made in the notary's presence, without an oath.

Question 3

A notary is presented with an ID whose photo barely resembles the signer, and the signature looks different. The best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline the notarization unless identity can be satisfactorily established another lawful way

Answer

The notary must have satisfactory evidence of identity and should refuse when reasonable doubt remains.

Question 4

The correct date to write on a jurat certificate is the date:

Accepted Answer

The signer signed and swore before the notary

Answer

A certificate is always dated the day the notarial act itself was performed.

Question 5

A signer who cannot physically sign due to disability asks for help. In West Virginia, an acceptable procedure is:

Accepted Answer

The signer directs another person to sign their name in the presence of the signer and the notary

Answer

A disabled signer may direct a designee to sign on their behalf in the presence of both the signer and the notary.

(WV Notary) West Virginia Notary Exam Practice Test