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West Virginia Vital Records

To order copies of birth and death certificates, and marriage & divorce records, contact:

Vital Registration, West Virginia Division of Health
350 Capitol St, Rm 165
Charleston, WV 25301-3701
(304) 558-2931
Info: (304) 558-2931
Fax: (304) 558-1051

Birth and death records are only available to immediate family members. Make check or money order payable to Vital Registration. Note: There was a fire in 1921 that destroyed many records. Most counties have records from 1853. Some counties also have marriage records from 1870.

Birth records since 1917. West Virginia is not an "open record" state. Access to certified copies of birth certificates is restricted. For earlier records, write to the Clerk of County Court in the county where the birth occurred.

Death records since 1917. Certificates will only be issued to a direct relative or to persons with a legal right to the certificate.

Marriage records since 1964. Earlier records should also be available from the County Clerk in the county where the license was issued.

Divorce records since 1968. Certified copies are not available from the State office. Records should also be available from the County Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted.

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  • West Virginia Vital Records



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