A West Virginia Certificate of Service is a document issued by the West Virginia Secretary of State to certify that an individual has served as an officer or director of a company within the state. It is important to note that a Certificate of Service does not provide evidence of the individual's authority to act on behalf of the company; it merely confirms their status within the organization. There are two types of West Virginia Certificate of Service: a Domestic Certificate of Service and a Foreign Certificate of Service. The Domestic Certificate of Service is issued for individuals who have served as officers or directors of a company incorporated in West Virginia, while the Foreign Certificate of Service is issued for individuals who have served as officers or directors of a company registered to do business in the state. Both certificates must be signed and notarized by an authorized individual before they are considered valid.