Become a West Virginia notary with Notary Rotary, Inc.

Qualifications:

The eligibility requirements for appointment as a notary public in West Virginia are simple.  A person must:

• Be a citizen of the United States, or of a country which allows U.S. citizens to become a notary public there;
• Be at least 18 years old, and not disqualified from voter registration because of conviction of a felony;
• Be a resident of West Virginia, or a resident of another state who works at an office address within West Virginia;
• Be able to read and write English;
• Not have had a notary commission revoked within the last ten years.

Term of Appointment:

Notaries, once commissioned, may perform notarial acts in any part of this state for a term of ten years, unless revoked or resigned sooner.

Step 1: Read the West Virginia Code that governs notary practice.

On the application to be a West Virginia notary public you will be signing an oath that you have read and understand the requirements and will follow the law. Legal code pertaining to West Virginia notaries public can be found at the following web address: http://www.wvsos.com/notary/WVC29C.htm

Step 2: Download and complete the application for appointment as a West Virginia notary public.

West Virginia Notary Public Application

You can either fill out the form online and print to complete the process or you may print and complete the application by hand. You must obtain the signatures of three witnesses to your character and sign your oath before another notary or officer authorized to administer oaths.  If you are renewing and wish to keep the same month and day of expiration, please be sure to include that on the application form. If you are applying as a government notary for the official duties of a state or local governmental entity, your supervisor must provide a letter requesting your appointment.  The fee is waived for government notaries.  When your application is complete and correct; mail it, and a check or money order in the amount of $52.00 made payable to "Secretary of State", to the following address.

Notary Assistant, Secretary of State
Bldg. 1, Suite 157-K
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV  25305-0770

Step 3: Wait to receive your commission letter and notary stamp card from the state then order your supplies from Notary Rotary, Inc.

The office of the Secretary of State will send you a commission letter and stamp card once your application has been approved and processed. The commission letter will provide the exact information you need to have included on your seal, including your new commission expiration date. Once you have received your commission certificate and stamp card please visit the Notary Rotary online store using the following link: West Virginia Notary Supplies

Choose West Virginia from the drop down menu and enter the store. Fill out the required information and place your order for your official West Virginia notary stamp and any other supplies you may need. The State of West Virginia does not require the use of a journal or notarial record book, but we always advise notaries to acquire one. A West Virginia notary journal or record book is a good way to provide proof if one of your official acts is ever called into question. The modern journal of notarial events by Notary Rotary, Inc. is an excellent journal designed specifically for notaries public.

Your order will be processed as quickly as possible, usually shipping in 1-2 days.

Step 4: Receive your supplies from Notary Rotary, Inc. and send the completed stamp card back to the office of the Secretary of State.