WV Notary Special Circumstances in Notarization 2

Question 1

A signer arrives with a document written in Spanish, a language the West Virginia notary does not read. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Proceed if the notarial certificate itself is in English and the notary can communicate directly with the signer

Answer

West Virginia notaries may notarize a foreign-language document as long as the certificate is in a language they understand and they can communicate directly with the signer.

Question 2

A signer who is physically unable to sign asks another person to sign on her behalf. Under West Virginia law, what is required?

Accepted Answer

The individual must direct another person, in the notary's presence, to sign her name on the record

Answer

West Virginia Code allows a person unable to sign to direct another individual to sign on their behalf in the presence of the notary, who then notes this on the record.

Question 3

A notary is asked to notarize a signature for a person appearing by video call from another state. Under West Virginia's remote notarization rules, what must the notary be able to do?

Accepted Answer

Identify the remotely located individual through personal knowledge, credential analysis with identity proofing, or a credible witness

Answer

West Virginia's remote notarization law requires satisfactory evidence of identity via personal knowledge, credential analysis plus identity proofing, or oath of a credible witness.

Question 4

A hospital patient heavily sedated with pain medication asks a notary to acknowledge a deed. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Decline if the patient cannot demonstrate awareness and understanding of the transaction

Answer

A notary should refuse to perform a notarial act when the signer appears to lack the awareness or capacity to understand the document being signed.

Question 5

A signer presents a document that contains several blank spaces. The best practice for the West Virginia notary is to:

Accepted Answer

Ask the signer to complete or line through the blanks before notarizing

Answer

Notarizing a document with blank spaces invites fraud, so the signer should complete or strike through blanks before the notarial act.

(WV Notary) West Virginia Notary Exam Practice Test

(WV Notary) West Virginia Notary Exam Practice Test

WV Notary Special Circumstances in Notarization 2