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.