West Virginia Notary Law Changes in Effect June 17, 2021
By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signed SB 469 into law, codifying provisions from a 2020 executive order suspending the mandate requiring a notary be physically present with individuals when signing documents or making notary statements (W.Va. Code 39-4-6). This law, which takes effect on June 17, 2021, will impact those currently using electronic communication technology for notary services. These changes can influence the validity of notarized documents, and it’s important to understand the...
By: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC