(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 […]
(a) Upon approval of a successful application, commissioners shall hold office for 10 years, unless removed by the Secretary of State under the grounds set forth in 39-4A-1(e) of this code. (b) When any oath may lawfully be administered, or affidavit or deposition taken, within the state, territory or district for which any such commissioner […]
Commissioners shall refrain from the following prohibited activities: (1) Assisting persons in drafting legal records, giving legal advice, or otherwise practicing law;
The Secretary of State may propose rules for legislative approval to implement this article, in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code.
(a) All requirements, duties, prohibitions, penalties, and procedures set forth in §39-4-1 et seq. of this code that are consistent with the foregoing provisions of this article shall apply to commissioners. (b) The Secretary of State shall include all active commissioners in its database of notaries public set forth in §39-4-22 of this code, which […]
