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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (WV): practice questions

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Question 1 · West Virginia

Per the handbook, how early can a West Virginia notary renewal be processed?

  1. No more than 30 days before expiration
  2. No more than 90 days before expiration
  3. No more than 60 days before expiration
  4. No more than 120 days before expiration
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C. No more than 60 days before expiration — WV Notary Handbook, Renewal: not more than 60 days prior to expiration.

Question 2 · West Virginia

What surety bond must a West Virginia notary public post?

  1. A $1,000 bond filed with the county clerk
  2. A $10,000 bond filed with the Secretary of State
  3. A $5,000 bond filed with the Secretary of State
  4. No surety bond is needed to become a notary
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D. No surety bond is needed to become a notary — WV Notary Handbook: no surety bond is needed.

Question 3 · West Virginia

What citizenship status must a West Virginia notary applicant have?

  1. United States citizenship only
  2. Citizenship of any country with a U.S. treaty
  3. U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residency
  4. Any lawful immigration status in the U.S.
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C. U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residency — W. Va. Code §39-4-20(b)(2).

Question 4 · West Virginia

Through what channel does an applicant apply for a West Virginia notary commission under the current statute?

  1. The Secretary of State's online notary system
  2. The circuit clerk of the applicant's county
  3. The county commission where the applicant lives
  4. The Governor's office of appointments
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A. The Secretary of State's online notary system — W. Va. Code §39-4-20(a).

Question 5 · West Virginia

Does a West Virginia notary commission give the notary the immunities that state law gives public officials?

  1. Yes, the same immunities given to elected county officials
  2. Yes, but only while notarizing for a government employer
  3. No, the commission provides no such immunity or benefit
  4. Only for acts performed under a remote notarization registration
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C. No, the commission provides no such immunity or benefit — W. Va. Code §39-4-20(e).

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