WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 29 C- 4 - 401
§29C-4-401. Death.
If a notary public dies during the term of his
appointment, his heirs or personal representative, as soon as
reasonably possible after the notary's death, shall send by
certified mail or deliver to the secretary of state the deceased
notary's papers and copies relating to his notarial acts. His
heirs or personal representative shall destroy forthwith his
official seal.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session