Complete the Application for Appointment as a Commissioner for West Virginia (Form CWV-1) to apply for your initial appointment or to apply for reappointment. Select the form number below to download the application. Complete the application being sure to follow the instructions and return it to the Secretary of State with the filing fee for the initial registration or to apply for recommission.
| Filing | Form | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Appointment as a Commissioner for WV | CWV-1 | $500.00 * |
| Commissioner for WV Stamp Seal | CWV-2 | No Fee |
| Commissioner for WV Name and/or Address Change | CWV-3 | No Fee |
| Commissioner for WV Recording Lost or Stolen Seal | CWV-4 | No Fee |
| Commissioner for WV Resignation | CWV-5 | No Fee |
* The $500.00 fee is nonrefundable, provided that the Secretary of State shall have the authority to refund some or all of the application fee for denials resulting from good-faith mistakes made by applicants. Federal employees are not eligible.
Filing a Complaint
Use the General Complaint Form to file a complaint against a commissioner for West Virginia suspected of fraudulent practices or to make a general complaint against a commissioner for West Virginia.
Contact the Notary Division for further assistance regarding Commissioners for West Virginia.
