The West Virginia Oath of Office is an oath taken by all public officials in the state of West Virginia. It is a solemn promise and commitment to uphold the laws of the state and to serve the citizens of West Virginia with integrity and fairness. The oath typically includes a pledge to support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, and any other laws of the state. The West Virginia Oath of Office is typically administered to elected officials, including the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and members of the State Legislature. It is also administered to appointed officials, including members of the judiciary, members of boards and commissions, and executive officers of the state. The West Virginia Oath of Office comes in two forms: the Standard Oath and the Affirmation. The Standard Oath is a written oath signed by the official in front of a notary public. The Affirmation is a verbal oath taken in front of the presiding officer of the court, such as a judge or magistrate. Both forms require the official to swear or affirm that they will faithfully execute the duties of their office and that they will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of West Virginia.