Preston Co. Courthouse Annex

106 W. Main St., Suite 103

City of Kingwood

County of Preston

State of West Virginia

Local Office

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

Preston Co. Courthouse Annex Map

Direction Walk-in 329-0070

About Preston Co. Courthouse Annex

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

Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Preston Co. Courthouse Annex Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$12

Death Certificate State Fee$12

Marriage Certificate State Fee$12

Preston Co. Courthouse Annex FAQs

The processing time for a valid copy of a South Dakota birth certificate will normally last 5 business days.
However, this amount of time may be extended if there are errors committed.
By including all the correct documentation required, such as your photo identification, you can prevent delays in the process.
Our online Vital Records office database will also make the process simpler, saving you time, by helping you locate the nearest office to process your request with ease.
In West Virginia, it is obligatory to pay a small fee to obtain a copy of your birth certificate or a copy of the record of an immediate family member or legal interest.
For each copy that you order, 12 dollars must be made payable to the Vital Registration via personal check or money order.
If you do not pay the accurate amount, it will result in longer processing times or even the cancellation of your birth certificate request.
To prove your identity in your birth record application, you must submit an acceptable form or forms of ID.
You may submit a photocopy of one form of state identification, such as:
- Driver’s license
- State identification card
It will also be possible to submit photocopies of 2 of the following documents:
- Voter registration card
- Military ID card
- Vehicle registration
- Bank statement
- U.S. Passport or a foreign passport
- Medical or car insurance card