§ 39A-4-3 — Validity of electronic documents

West Virginia § 39A-4-3

• Jurisdiction: West Virginia
• Ch. 39A: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
• Art. 4: UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY ELECTRONIC RECORDING ACT

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(a) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that a document be an original, be on paper or another tangible medium or be in writing, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic document satisfying the requirements of this article.

(b) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that a document be signed, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic signature.

(c) A requirement that a document or a signature associated with a document be notarized, acknowledged, verified, witnessed, or made under oath is satisfied if the electronic signature of the person authorized to perform that act, and all other information required to be included, is attached to or logically associated with the document or signature. A physical or electronic image of a stamp, impression, or seal need not accompany an electronic signature on a document that complies with the electronic notarization procedure under §39-4-19 of this code and §153 CSR 45.

Legislative History

2020 Reg. Sess., HB2086; 2014 Reg. Sess., HB4010; 2013 Reg. Sess., SB552; 2012 Reg. Sess., HB4250; 2010 Reg. Sess., SB517