All bonds issued under this article shall be separately listed by the auditor of the state in books provided for the purpose, in each case giving the date, number, character and amount of obligations issued, and in case of registered bonds, the name and post office address of the person, firm or corporation registered as the owner thereof, but the governor may, in his declaration with respect to such bonds, designate an agent within or without the state for the purpose of registration of transfer of such bonds.
W. Va. Code § 31-18C-9