WV Notary State-Specific Laws and Regulations 4

Question 1

West Virginia authorizes remote online notarization. What must a remote online notary use to identify a remotely located signer not personally known to them?

Accepted Answer

Identity proofing and credential analysis through approved technology

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A faxed copy of the signer's ID

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A verbal statement of the signer's name

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An email confirmation from the signer's employer

Question 2

Before performing remote online notarizations, a West Virginia notary must first do what?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State and identify the approved technology to be used

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Obtain a court order

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Pass a separate bar examination

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Register with the county commission of every county

Question 3

How long must a West Virginia remote online notary retain the audio-visual recording of a remote notarization?

Accepted Answer

At least 10 years

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1 year

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90 days

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Only until the commission expires

Question 4

A West Virginia notary's stamp is stolen. What must the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Promptly notify the Secretary of State of the loss or theft

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Order a new stamp and continue notarizing without notice

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File a report only with the local sheriff

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Wait 30 days to see if it turns up

Question 5

If a West Virginia notary changes her name during her commission term, what is required?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State of the change

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Nothing until renewal

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Surrender the commission and reapply from scratch

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Notify only her employer

Question 6

Which of the following acts is a West Virginia notary NOT authorized to perform?

Accepted Answer

Preparing or drafting legal documents for others for a fee

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Taking an acknowledgment

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Administering an oath or affirmation

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Witnessing or attesting a signature

Question 7

A non-attorney West Virginia notary wants to advertise notary services in Spanish. What statement must accompany the advertisement?

Accepted Answer

A disclosure that the notary is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice

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A list of the notary's fees in dollars and euros

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A copy of the notary's commission certificate

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The phone number of the state bar