West Virginia § 39-4-10 Notarial act in this state

West Virginia Statutes

§ 39-4-10 — Notarial act in this state

West Virginia § 39-4-10

Ch. 39RECORDS AND PAPERS

Art. 4REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS

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W. Va. Code § 39-4-10 (2026).

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(a)A notarial act may be performed in this state by:

(1)A notary public of this state;

(2)A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of this state; or

(3)Any other individual authorized to perform the specific act by the law of this state.

(b)The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

(c)The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subdivision (1) or (2), subsection (a) of this section, conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

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(a) A notarial act may be performed in this state by:

(1) A notary public of this state;

(2) A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court of this state; or

(3) Any other individual authorized to perform the specific act by the law of this state.

(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.

(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subdivision (1) or (2), subsection (a) of this section, conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.