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Print your exact name as you will enter it when  \nperforming a notarial act. ~~ ~~     \ni. If you have ever been a WV Notary, enter the expiration date of your last notary commission:    \n(mm/dd/yyyy)  \nii. If you have ever been commissioned under a different  \nname, please enter it here: ~~ ~~     \nb. Please indicate your gender:  Male  Female  \nc. Mailing address in West Virginia you Address:   will use on your notary seal:  \n • If this is a business address, include the   company name.  \n • Government notaries –Use agency name City/State/Zip:   and address.  \nCounty:    \nd. E-mail address where correspondence may be received:    \ne. Phone Number (daytime):   Phone Number (evening):    \nf. Answer “YES” or “NO” to the following questions by checking the appropriate box:  \nY N  \n1.  Are you at least 18 years of age?  \n2.  Are you a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States?  \n3.  Are you a West Virginia resident or do you work for a place of employment in West Virginia?  \n4.  Are you able to read and write English?  \n5.  Do you have a high school diploma or its equivalent?  \n6.  Could you be or have you ever been disqualified to receive commission under WV Code §39-4-21?  \n7.  Do you plan on performing electronic notarial acts? If “Yes,” you must comply with West Virginia Code §39-4- 19 as well as complete and submit the application for E-Notarization Authorization (Form N-2) . [See instructions for definition of “electronic” notarial acts per West Virginia Code §39-4-2(2).]  \n****************************** APPLICATION CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 *******************************  \nWest Virginia Application for Appointment as a Notary Public Page 2  \n8.  Are you a state or local government employee applying to become a notary public only for and in behalf of your government office? If you answer “YES,” give your position title and the name of the office in the lines indicated below. To have the fee waived, a letter from the head of your office certifying that the application is made for the purpose of the office must be attached. Federal employees are not eligible.  \n(Your title) (Name of state or local government office)  \nSection 2 : BOND REQUIREMENT  \nYou must check one of the boxes below indicating you have included with this application proof of the type of bond (assurance) the applicant carries as required by West Virginia Code §39-4-20(d) . The certification of equivalent coverage must include coverage of your actions as a notary. You’re application cannot be processed without providing proof of your current bond or certification of coverage. Note: A notary cannot perform a notarial act at any time when there is no surety in place (expiration of bond or insurance) . 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