West Virginia § 6-14-2 - 6-14-2. Facsimile signature; use; legal effect.
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§ 6-14-2. 6-14-2. Facsimile signature; use; legal effect.
Any authorized officer, after filing with the Secretary of State his manual signature certified by under oath, may execute or cause to be executed with a facsimile signature in lieu of his manual signature:
(a) Any public security, provided that at least one signature required or permitted to be placed thereon shall be manually subscribed. If a public security is required to be manually signed by a trustee, issuing agent, fiscal agent, registrar, or other agent or custodian, the signature of any or all authorized officers may be executed by facsimile; and
(b) Any instrument of payment.
Upon compliance with this article by the authorized officer, his facsimile signature shall have the same legal effect as his manual signature.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 6-14-2
What does West Virginia Code § 6-14-2 cover?
Section 6-14-2 ("6-14-2. Facsimile signature; use; legal effect.") 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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