West Virginia power of attorney form (durable)
West Virginia execution rules: notarization required — W. Va. Code § 39B-1-105; form § 39B-3-101. The generator builds the correct signing block automatically.
West Virginia POA execution requirements
| Notarization | Required |
|---|---|
| Witnesses | None required |
| UPOAA state | Yes |
| Statutory form | Yes |
| Statute | W. Va. Code § 39B-1-105; form § 39B-3-101 |
| Notes | Notarization creates presumption of genuineness (UPOAA §105). |
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Every West Virginia rule we encode, with its citation
45 of 51 jurisdictions require notarization and 10 require witnesses; 35 have adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. West Virginia is a notary-only state.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | no fixed statutory period (see note) | W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1 |
| Rent increase | no fixed statutory period (see note) | No statute |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | W. Va. Code § 37-6-5 |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | W. Va. Code § 39B-1-105; form § 39B-3-101 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | W. Va. Code §§ 41-1-3, 41-5-15 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other West Virginia documents
- Eviction notice (pay or quit) for West Virginia — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Rent increase notice for West Virginia — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Kentucky — notary required
- Maryland — notary required + 2 witness(es)
- Ohio — notary required
- Pennsylvania — notary required + 2 witness(es)
- Virginia — notary required
Frequently asked questions
Does a POA need to be notarized in West Virginia?
Yes — see W. Va. Code § 39B-1-105; form § 39B-3-101. Notarization creates presumption of genuineness (UPOAA §105)..
Does West Virginia follow the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
Yes — agents and third parties get UPOAA protections, including acceptance rules for acknowledged POAs.
Is this POA durable?
Yes — it includes the durability language so it remains effective if you become incapacitated, which is the main reason to have one.