West Virginia Statutes
§ 39-4-8 — Authority to refuse to perform notarial act
West Virginia § 39-4-8
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Bluebook
W. Va. Code § 39-4-8 (2026).
Text
(a)A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:
(1)The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or
(2)The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.
(b)A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this article.
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Legislative History
2014 Reg. Sess., HB4012
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