Divorce Records in West Virginia
Whether divorce records are public in West Virginia and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: The West Virginia Vital Registration Office describes itself as the state's official repository of birth, death, marriage and divorce records. West Virginia Department of Health, Vital Registration and Certificate Requests pages
| Divorce records | The West Virginia Vital Registration Office describes itself as the state's official repository of birth, death, marriage and divorce records. However, its certificate request page lists certified copies only for births, deaths, marriages and stillbirths ($12 per copy) and does not describe ordering divorce records. Contact Vital Registration or the circuit clerk in the county where the divorce was granted to ask about copies. |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in West Virginia, and how do I get a copy?
The West Virginia Vital Registration Office describes itself as the state's official repository of birth, death, marriage and divorce records. However, its certificate request page lists certified copies only for births, deaths, marriages and stillbirths ($12 per copy) and does not describe ordering divorce records. Contact Vital Registration or the circuit clerk in the county where the divorce was granted to ask about copies.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.