West Virginia Vital Registration Office

Room 165, 350 Capitol Street

City of Charleston

County of Kanawha

State of West Virginia

State Office

The West Virginia Vital Registration Office's Office is the central office for the state of West Virginia and it issues certified copies of Kanawha birth certificates, Kanawha death certificates and Kanawha marriage records for events that occurred in Kanawha. You may order copies of West Virginia vital records through this office or, in some cases, the office of the county clerk where the deed happened.

West Virginia Vital Registration Office Map

Direction Walk-in 304-558-2931

About West Virginia Vital Registration Office

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 - 5:00 pm

Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Except state holidays

West Virginia Vital Registration Office Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$12

Death Certificate State Fee$12

Marriage Certificate State Fee$12

West Virginia Vital Registration Office 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