Fayette County Courthouse

100 Court St., PO Box 569
City of Fayetteville
County of Fayette
State of West Virginia
574-4225

Local Office

The Fayette County Courthouse's Office issues certified copies of Fayette birth certificates, Fayette death certificates and Fayette marriage records for events that occurred in Fayette, West Virginia. You may order copies of Fayette vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the West Virginia state page for a full list of available offices.

About Fayette County Courthouse

West Virginia has a population of 1,782,716 as of 2020, which makes it the 39th largest state by population. The state was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863.

West Virginia is located in the Appalachian Mountains and shares borders with Pennsylvania and Maryland. The state is divided into 55 counties, each with its own county seat. 

The largest county by population is Kanawha County and the smallest county by population is Wirt County. The capital and most populous city of West Virginia is Charleston, with a population of 48,864.

Records of vital events can be accessed at the Vital Registration Office Room in Charleston. The office was established in 1917, and birth, death, marriage, and divorce records are kept at this location.

Opening Hours

Monday8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fayette County Courthouse Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$12
Death Certificate State Fee$12
Marriage Certificate State Fee$12

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