W. Va. Code § 46-9-708
Persons entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement.
A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this part if:
- (1) The secured party of record authorizes the filing; and
(2) The filing is necessary under this part:
- (A) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this article takes effect; or
- (B) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.