WV Notary Notary Seal and Certificate Requirements 3

Question 1

In West Virginia, who is responsible for the security of the official notary stamp?

Accepted Answer

The notary personally, who must keep it from unauthorized use

Answer

The notary is personally responsible for safeguarding the stamp so no other person can use it.

Question 2

A West Virginia notary's official stamp is stolen from her car. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

Promptly notify the Secretary of State that the stamp was lost or stolen

Answer

A notary who discovers the stamp is lost or stolen should promptly notify the commissioning authority, the Secretary of State.

Question 3

A West Virginia notary resigns her commission. What should happen to her official stamp?

Accepted Answer

It should be destroyed or disabled so it cannot be misused

Answer

On resignation or expiration of a commission, the stamp should be destroyed or rendered unusable to prevent fraudulent use.

Question 4

An employer purchased the notary stamp for an employee who is now leaving the company. Who has the right to the stamp?

Accepted Answer

The notary, because the stamp belongs to the commissioned individual

Answer

The official stamp is the property of the notary as the commissioned officer, regardless of who paid for it.

Question 5

A certificate reads 'State of West Virginia, County of Kanawha,' but the notarization actually occurred in Putnam County. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Correct the venue to show Putnam County before completing the certificate

Answer

The venue must accurately reflect the county where the notarial act was actually performed.

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