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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Remote Notarization (WV): practice questions

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Question 1 · West Virginia

In a West Virginia remote ink notarial act, what is the date and time of the notarization?

  1. When the notary receives the mailed original and affixes the official stamp
  2. When the notary affixes the stamp to the paper
  3. When the signer mails the signed original
  4. When the notary witnessed the signing via communication technology
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D. When the notary witnessed the signing via communication technology — W. Va. Code §39-4-38(e).

Question 2 · West Virginia

What must a West Virginia notary do before performing their first notarial act for a remotely located individual?

  1. Notify the Secretary of State and identify the technologies to be used
  2. Post an additional $10,000 surety bond with the Secretary of State's office
  3. Pass a written examination given by the county clerk
  4. Obtain written approval from the Attorney General
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A. Notify the Secretary of State and identify the technologies to be used — W. Va. Code §39-4-37(g).

Question 3 · West Virginia

What additional commission must a West Virginia notary hold to notarize remotely for an individual located outside the United States?

  1. A federal consular commission
  2. An Out-of-State Commissioner commission
  3. A second notary commission from another state
  4. An apostille certification from the State Department
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B. An Out-of-State Commissioner commission — W. Va. Code §39-4-37(c)(4)(A).

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