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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Stamp (WV): practice questions

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Question 1 · West Virginia

When must a West Virginia notary disable the stamping device by destroying, defacing, or otherwise rendering it unusable?

  1. Only when the Secretary of State orders it in writing
  2. Upon resignation, revocation, or expiration of the commission
  3. Only when a court finds the notary guilty of misconduct
  4. Within one year after the notary moves to another county
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B. Upon resignation, revocation, or expiration of the commission — W. Va. Code §39-4-18(a).

Question 2 · West Virginia

What must a West Virginia notary do on discovering that the stamping device is lost or stolen?

  1. Promptly notify the Secretary of State
  2. File a report with the county sheriff only
  3. Note the loss in the journal and keep notarizing
  4. Wait 30 days before ordering a replacement
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A. Promptly notify the Secretary of State — W. Va. Code §39-4-18(b).

Question 3 · West Virginia

Which information must the official stamp of a West Virginia notary public include under the statute?

  1. Name, date of birth, county, and commission number
  2. Name, address, jurisdiction, and commission expiration date
  3. Name, employer name, and the date of commissioning
  4. Name, signature, commission number, and the great seal of West Virginia
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B. Name, address, jurisdiction, and commission expiration date — W. Va. Code §39-4-17(1).

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