W. Va. Code R. § 153-45-19

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Section 153-45-19 - Form of Evidence of Authority of Electronic Notarial Act

19.1. On a notarized electronic document transmitted to another country or nation, electronic evidence of the authenticity of the registered electronic signature and seal of an electronic notary public of this state, if required, must be in the form of an electronic certificate of authority signed by the Secretary of State in conformance with any current and pertinent international treaties, agreements, and conventions subscribed by the government of the United States.

19.2. The electronic certificate of authority described in section 19.1 must be attached to or logically associated with the electronically notarized document in such a manner that any subsequent alteration of the notarized document, or removal or alteration of the electronic certificate of authority, produces evidence of the change.