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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in West Virginia

In West Virginia a notary may charge up to $10 for each signature notarized, and remote online notarization has been authorized since June 17, 2021.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

West Virginia at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$10 per signature
Remote online notarization
Yes
Remote ink notarization of paper documents is also allowed under W. Va. Code 39-4-38.
RON law and effective date
W. Va. Code 39-4-37, effective June 17, 2021
Enacted by 2021 Senate Bill 469 (Chapter 236, Acts 2021).

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The rules in West Virginia

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in West Virginia?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in West Virginia: $10 per signature.

Is remote online notarization allowed in West Virginia?

Yes. Remote online notarization in West Virginia: yes. Remote ink notarization of paper documents is also allowed under W. Va. Code 39-4-38.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in West Virginia, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in West Virginia: W. Va. Code 39-4-37, effective June 17, 2021. Enacted by 2021 Senate Bill 469 (Chapter 236, Acts 2021).

Where do the West Virginia notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from W. Va. Code 39-4-30, W. Va. Code 39-4-37 and W. Va. Code 39-4-38. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.