(a) The Secretary of State may appoint a qualified person residing within or without this state and within the United States, its territories, or possessions as a commissioner to acknowledge signatures performed in or out of this state by persons residing in or out of the state of West Virginia covering deeds, leases, and other writings pertaining to West Virginia property for recordation in the state of West Virginia.
(b) To be qualified for an appointment pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, a person must be commissioned as a notary public pursuant to §39-4-20 of this code.
(c) An individual qualified under subsection (b) of this section may apply to the Secretary of State for a commission and shall comply with and provide the information required by subsection (d) of this section and pay the requisite fee.
(d) Applications for appointment as a commissioner must be made in the form and manner as prescribed by the Secretary of State. The application must include the following information:
(1) Full name;