WV Notary State-Specific Laws and Regulations 2

Question 1

Under West Virginia law, which state official is responsible for commissioning notaries public?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State

Answer

The Governor

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The Attorney General

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The county clerk

Question 2

How long is the term of a notary public commission in West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

4 years

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10 years

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It does not expire

Question 3

What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public in West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

21 years old

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16 years old

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25 years old

Question 4

Which of the following would disqualify an applicant from receiving a West Virginia notary commission?

Accepted Answer

A felony conviction involving dishonesty that has not been addressed

Answer

Being self-employed

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Living in a rural county

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Having a commission in another state

Question 5

A West Virginia notary charges $12 to take an acknowledgment. Is this permissible?

Accepted Answer

No, because the maximum fee per notarial act is $10

Answer

Yes, notaries may set any fee

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Yes, if the customer agrees in writing

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No, because notaries may never charge fees

Question 6

Under West Virginia law, a notary's official stamp must include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The notary's name, the words 'Notary Public' and 'State of West Virginia', and the commission expiration date

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Only the notary's signature

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The notary's home address and phone number

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The county seal and the notary's birth date

Question 7

May a nonresident of West Virginia obtain a West Virginia notary commission?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if they are employed or carry on a trade, business, or practice in West Virginia

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No, only state residents may be commissioned

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Yes, with no conditions at all

Answer

Only if they live in a bordering county of another state and pay double fees