Exhibit 99.1 [LOGO] NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT Subject to the terms of the offering described in the Prospectus dated ________ __, 2002 (the "Prospectus") of New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company"), I hereby subscribe for the number of shares of common stock of the Company set forth below for a purchase price of $10.00 per share. Enclosed with this Subscription Agreement is my check made payable to "New Peoples Bankshares, Inc." evidencing $10.00 for each share subscribed for, which funds are to be deposited in the Company's general corporate accounts for use as described in the Prospectus. I understand that my subscription is conditioned upon acceptance by the Company. I further understand that the Company, in its sole discretion, may reject my subscription in whole or in part and may allot to me fewer shares than I have subscribed for. In the event that the offering is terminated, funds paid under this Subscription Agreement will be returned to me with no interest earned. I certify that I have read the Prospectus and that I am relying on no representations other than those set forth in the Prospectus. I understand that when this Subscription Agreement is executed and delivered, it is irrevocable and binding upon me. I further understand and agree that my right to purchase shares hereunder may not be assigned or transferred to any third party without the express written consent of the Company. - -------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Signature * Additional Signature (If required) Date ---------------------------------- *If joint tenancy, tenancy-by-the-entirety or tenants in common is desired, both names and signatures are required; if a corporation, this Agreement must be executed by its president; if a trust, by all trustees; if by a partnership, by any general partner. Please complete the reverse side. Accepted by: NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. By: ------------------------------------ -------------------------- Name: Date Title: NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. STOCK REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT Number of Shares Subscribed: --------------------------------------------------- Aggregate Price Included ($10.00 per share): ----------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name(s) in which stock is to be registered - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address (Street or P. O. Box) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City, State and Zip ( ) ( ) - ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Daytime Phone Evening Phone - ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- Taxpayer I.D. (Social Security NO.) Email Address Legal form of ownership (PLEASE CIRCLE): o Individual o Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship o Tenants in Common o Uniform Transfers to Minors o Tenancy-by-the-entirety o Other: Complete all blanks on this Subscription Agreement, make checks payable to "New Peoples Bankshares, Inc." and mail or deliver this Subscription Agreement and check to: Ms. Sereada Schiano New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. 2 Gent Drive Honaker, Virginia 24260 Any questions concerning subscriptions or the subscription offering may be directed to the above address.