WV Notary Remote Online Notarization

Question 1

What technology must a West Virginia notary use to perform a remote online notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

Audio-video communication technology that allows real-time interaction

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Standard telephone audio only

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Pre-recorded video submitted by the signer

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Encrypted email with attached identity documents

Question 2

Where must a West Virginia notary be physically located when performing a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

Within West Virginia

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In the same county as the signer

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In the United States, but any state

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At an approved notarization center anywhere in the world

Question 3

Which identity verification method used in RON requires the signer to answer questions drawn from public and private data about their personal history?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA)

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Credential analysis

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Biometric fingerprint scanning

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Social media verification

Question 4

What type of seal does a West Virginia notary use when completing a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

An electronic notarial seal attached to the electronic document

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A physical rubber stamp affixed to a scanned copy

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No seal is required for RON documents

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A wet-ink seal on a printed certificate mailed to the signer

Question 5

Under West Virginia law, how long must the audio-video recording of a remote online notarization session be retained?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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3 years

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10 years

Question 6

Which state authority is responsible for approving remote online notarization platforms used by West Virginia notaries?

Accepted Answer

The West Virginia Secretary of State

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The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals

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The West Virginia Legislature

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The West Virginia Bar Association

Question 7

Which West Virginia statute provides the primary legal framework for remote online notarization in the state?

Accepted Answer

WV Code §39-4A (Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts – Electronic provisions)

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WV Code §39-1 (Traditional Notary Act)

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WV Code §30-3 (Professional Licensing)

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WV Code §46A (Consumer Credit and Protection)