By West Virginia law, death certificates have restricted access to family members, their legal representatives, and those with a legal right to the certificate (proof may be required).
For a West Virginia Death Certificate, please print and complete the appropriate form and send a money order or check to the name and address below:
Vital Registration, Division of Health
350 Capitol St, Rm 165
Charleston, WV 25301-3701
(304) 558-2931
Info: (304) 558-2931
Fax: (304) 558-1051
To order:
For death certificates prior to 1917, please contact the county office in the county where the death occurred.