Application for Certified Marriage Certificate
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 5, 2026
The West Virginia Vital Registration Office application to order a certified copy of a West Virginia marriage certificate by mail.
Who can use this form
- The people named on the marriage certificate
- Adult children of the marriage
- A legal representative, with proof
- Marriage records are open to the public only when at least 50 years old
What to send with it
- This application, signed, with your relationship to the bride or groom
- A copy of your photo ID (one primary document or two secondary documents from the list), and proof of relationship if the record is not your own
- A check or money order for $12, payable to Vital Registration
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Vital Registration Office Room 165 350 Capitol Street Charleston, WV 25301-3701
- State fee
- $12 nonrefundable search fee, which includes one copy if found; $12 for each additional copy
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Source
- Official government page