WV Notary Remote Online Notarization 2

Question 1

Can a West Virginia notary perform a remote online notarization for a signer who is physically located in another U.S. state?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the signer may be located anywhere in the United States

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No, the signer must also be in West Virginia

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Yes, but only if the other state has a reciprocity agreement with WV

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No, the signer must be in the same time zone as the notary

Question 2

What is 'credential analysis' as used in West Virginia remote online notarization identity verification?

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Automated or human review of the signer's government-issued ID to confirm its authenticity

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Reviewing the signer's professional certifications and licenses

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Checking the signer's credit score and financial history

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Verifying the signer's digital signature against a known database

Question 3

Before a West Virginia notary may perform remote online notarizations, they must:

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Register with the Secretary of State and use an approved RON platform

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Pass a separate RON licensing exam administered by the state

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Obtain a federal electronic notarization permit

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Complete 40 hours of additional notary training

Question 4

During a remote online notarization in West Virginia, what must the electronic notarial certificate indicate?

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That the notarial act was performed using audio-video communication technology

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That the signer was physically present in the notary's county

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The signer's social security number for identity verification purposes

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The notary's personal home address

Question 5

Which of the following notarial acts CAN be performed via remote online notarization in West Virginia?

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Taking an acknowledgment on a real estate deed

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Witnessing a will signature when two physical witnesses are required by WV probate law

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Certifying a copy of a vital record from the state registrar

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Administering an oath in a WV court proceeding requiring physical presence

Question 6

If the audio-video connection is disrupted or lost during a remote online notarization in West Virginia, the notary should:

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Halt the session and restart once a clear, continuous connection is reestablished

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Proceed with the notarization and note the disruption in the journal

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Complete the notarization via telephone audio only to avoid delay

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Ask the signer to mail a notarized copy of their identification

Question 7

In a West Virginia remote online notarization, who is responsible for ensuring that the RON platform used meets state requirements?

Accepted Answer

The notary, who must only use platforms approved by the WV Secretary of State

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The document recipient (e.g., the lender or title company)

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The signer, who must select an approved platform

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The West Virginia courts, who certify platforms annually