Fees: Recording fees set by WV Code §59-1-10; typically around $32.00 for the first page or first several pages of a deed/deed of trust plus additional per-page charges

Processing: Original documents typically recorded and returned by mail within a few business days to a few weeks

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Vital Records

Kanawha County Clerk (local vital records) / WV Health Statistics Center - Vital Registration Office (state office)

409 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV 25301 (County Clerk); 350 Capitol Street, Room 165, Charleston, WV 25301-3701 (state Vital Registration Office)

(304) 357-0130 (County Clerk); (304) 558-2931 (state Vital Registration)

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Fees: $12.00 for a certified copy of a birth or death certificate from the state office (fees may differ slightly at the county level)

Processing: In-person requests typically same-day; mail requests can take several weeks

Official source

What to know about requesting records in Kanawha County

The Kanawha County Clerk records deeds, liens, and also issues local birth, marriage and death records for the county.
The West Virginia Health Statistics Center in Charleston (also located in Kanawha County) serves as the statewide vital records repository.
E-recording is not available through the Kanawha County Clerk's office per third-party recorder directories.

Documents We Retrieve in Kanawha County

Our team retrieves a comprehensive range of documents from Kanawha County and West Virginia government agencies and records offices.

Vital Records

Birth Certificates
Death Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Divorce Certificates
Amended Vital Records

Property & Real Estate

Property Deeds
Mortgage Documents
Title Documents
Lien Records
Property Tax Records
Foreclosure Records

Business & Corporate

Articles of Incorporation
Certificate of Good Standing
UCC Filings
Annual Reports
Business Licenses
Operating Agreements

DMV & Vehicle

Vehicle Titles
Driver Records
Vehicle Registration
Driving History
Accident Reports
License Verification

Educational Records

Academic Transcripts
Diplomas
Degree Verification
GED Certificates
Enrollment Records
Teacher Certifications

Background & Identity

Employment Verification
Identity Documents
Citizenship Records
Immigration Documents
Military Records

Cities Served in Kanawha County

We provide document retrieval services for all cities and communities within Kanawha County, including:

Charleston, WVSouth Charleston, WVSt. Albans, WV

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