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West Virginia birth certificate copy fee: $12
Checked against the West Virginia Vital Registration Office (Health Statistics Center) page on 2026-10-19
$12first certified copy
$12each additional copy, same order
West Virginia Vital Registration Office (Health Statistics Center)state office that issues it
This is what the West Virginia state vital records office charges for a certified copy of a birth certificate. The official fee wording:
The cost of a certificate is $12 per copy. The fee includes a non-refundable search fee.
West Virginia at a glance
| Per copy | $12, search included |
|---|---|
| Fastest | Walk-in in Charleston, same day |
| Card surcharge | 4% at the counter |
| If not found | The search covers the stated year and one year either side; more years cost $12 per three-year period |
Record types and their fees
| Record | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certificate, per copy (includes non-refundable search fee) | $12 |
| Additional search, per three-year period | $12 |
Optional and added charges
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Debit or credit card at the walk-up counter | 4% surcharge |
Ways to order
| Method | What the state says |
|---|---|
| In person | Same-day walk-in service at 350 Capitol Street, Charleston; allow at least a 15-minute wait. Cash, check or money order; cards accepted with a 4% surcharge. |
| Application, a color copy of ID and a check or money order; cards are not accepted by mail. | |
| Online | Handled by third-party vendors; regardless of vendor fees, the state receives $12 per copy. |
Official sources
- https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/VR/CR/Pages/default.aspx — certificate fee, search rule, walk-in and mail rules, vendor note (checked 2026-10-19)
General information copied from the official page, not legal advice. Fees change; if the state page shows a different amount, the state page is correct — please tell us.