West Virginia Public Notary Requirements


  • Commission Term: 10 years
  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Residency: Resident or employee
  • Education: Not required
  • Exam: No
  • Seal: Required
  • Journal: Recommended
  • Bond: Not required
  • Application Fee: $52.00
  • Eligibility: No revocations in 10 years
  • Other: Be able to read and write English

West Virginia Education Requirements
State Website | Notary Application| Notary Handbook | Notary Law
West Virginia does not require education to apply or renew a Notary Public commission. However we highly recommend some education for YOUR protection. Either online, home study or live courses.
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West Virginia Notary Supplies
West Virginia does require the use of an ink stamp, or an embosser. It recommends the use of a journal.


West Virginia
Notary Embosser

Full description here.
$25.95




West Virginia
Notary Stamp
Full description here.
$20.00



All States
Notary Journal
Full description here.
$12.00

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