West Virginia § 39-4-10 - 39-4-10. Notarial act in this state.
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§ 39-4-10. 39-4-10. Notarial act in this state.
(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.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 39-4-10 cover?
Section 39-4-10 ("39-4-10. Notarial act in this state.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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