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Replace a Lost West Virginia Birth Certificate

A birth certificate is a legal document that allows you to apply for certain benefits and to request a passport, social security card and driver's license. To obtain your West Virginia (WV) birth certificate you will need to complete our online form and follow the personalized instructions we provide. Your West Virginia birth records will be issued by the vital records office and delivered to your home.

Replacing an important document can be overwhelming. If you have lost your state West Virginia birth certificate, or if it was destroyed, you need a replacement copy. Replace your birth certificate by completing our online form of the state where you were born and following the detailed instructions we provide with your application form.

Obtain an Authorized Copy of Your Birth Certificate

A birth certificate is an important document that allows you to prove identity, age and American citizenship, especially when applying for a passport, government benefits, enroll in school, or even join the military. If you need to request an authorized copy, you will need to request it to the state where you were born or directly to the county where you were born.

For a certified copy of your West Virginia birth certificate, please complete our online form and follow the set of personalized instructions we provide to receive your authorized copy of your birth certificate.

You may only obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate from the state where the event occurred. If you were born in West Virginia then you may request a birth certificate from this state. You will be able to obtain a birth certificate from the West Virginia (WV) vital records office or the county recorders such as the ones in: Kanawha County, Berkeley County, Monongalia County, Cabell County, and the cities of Charleston, Huntington, Martinsburg. START FORM

West Virginia Birth Certificate Requirements

To obtain a copy of a birth certificate you will need to complete the application and mail it to your birth state’s vital records office. You will also need to prove your identity.

All those born in West Virginia that need to request a certified copy of a birth certificate will need to include a clear photocopy, of both sides, of one of the forms of photo ID listed below, along with a completed application form:

State of West Virginia Driver’s License
State of West Virginia ID Card
Driver’s license issued by another U.S. State
Photo State Identification Card issued by another U.S. State
U.S./Foreign Passport
Military Identification Card

Once your application package is completed you will need to mail it to:

Vital Registration Office Room 165, 350 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301-3701

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West Virginia Birth Certificate Fees

To request a West Virginia birth certificate, you are required to pay the state fees. The cost to process a certified copy of a birth certificate in West Virginia is: $12. If you require more tha one each extra copy is $12.

While some states offer rush service, the state of West Virginia currently does not offer rush service. Do take this into consideration when requesting your vital records.

West Virginia Birth Certificate Processing Times

Thanks to our service, you are able to request your birth certificates with ease, by avoiding long lines and without having to go to government offices. All you have to do is complete our easy-to-fill-out form and send it to the corresponding state vital records office. Once it’s processed, you will receive it in the comfort of your own home by mail. In most cases, birth certificate orders in West Virginia are filled within 1-3 weeks. However, some orders may take longer due to peak request periods.

We recommend requesting certified copies of West Virginia birth certificates early to avoid delays especially if certificates are needed for sports programs, travel documents and passports, school enrollment, planning for retirement and other reasons that may have a deadline. START FORM

West Virginia Vital Records Offices

There are several government offices that can process your birth certificate request in West Virginia. Among these, West Virginia Department of Health Services Vital Records Office branches and local county offices. The latter is often the quickest (even when they’re not the closest) option due to the lower number of requests.

Please find a complete list below:

West Virginia Vital Records Offices

West Virginia Birth Certificates
350 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Kanawha County Birth Certificate
Kanawha County Clerk
409 Virginia St. E
Charleston, WV 25301
Berkeley County Birth Certificate
Berkeley County Courthouse
100 West King Street, Rm 1
Martinsburg, WV 25401-3210
Monongalia County Birth Certificate
Monongalia County Clerk
243 High St, Rm 123
Morgantown, WV 26505
Cabell County Birth Certificates
Cabell County Clerk
750 5th Ave
Huntington, WV 25701

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FAQs About West Virginia Birth Certificates

How to get a birth certificate in West Virginia?
The fastest way to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate in West Virginia is by completing the form online.

Fill out the birth certificate application online (click button to view form). Our experts will review your form to ensure it is mistake-free so that your certificate can be issued directly.

Print, sign and pack your revised form with photocopies of a government-issued photo ID (check valid documents listed above)

Post your package to the West Virginia vital records office with the required documents and fees

The West Virginia bureau of vital statistics will issue your official birth certificate and send it to your home address.
How long does it take to get birth certificate in West Virginia?
Processing time for a certified copy of a West Virginia birth certificate can vary:

Mail-in orders take approximately 1-3 weeks

In-person applications usually require waiting in line, check the vital records office addresses listed above and enquire about opening hours

To ensure quickest turnaround time and avoid your application being refused:

Fill out the online birth certificate application (available by clicking button above).

Our experts will verify your form to make sure it is error-free so your birth certificate can be issued directly

Follow our personalized instructions to receive your official West Virginia birth certificate at home
How much is a birth certificate in West Virginia?

Obtaining a certified copy of a birth certificate in West Virginia carries a state fee of $12. If you require an extra copy of your Wesy Virginia birth certificate, you may request them by paying the fee of $12 for each copy you need.

Birth certificate application fees must be paid when submitting the request.

It is recommendable to order multiple copies of the same birth certificate at once, to keep on file, or for future use.

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