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Order your official West Virginia divorce certificate online quickly and efficiently. Whether required for legal, financial, or personal reasons, you can apply in just a few steps. We prepare and submit your application to the West Virginia vital records office, helping reduce delays. Start today and receive your certified copy by mail.

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West Virginia Divorce Certificate

Learn how to order a West Virginia divorce certificate from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources – Health Statistics Center (DHHR-HSC). Be sure to have the required information and documents ready before submitting your request.

The current processing time is typically 5 to 20 business days, though times may vary depending on demand. The state fee is $12 per certified copy.

Only the individuals named on the record and eligible third parties, such as legal representatives, may request certified copies of a divorce record.

How to Order West Virginia Divorce Certificate

You can order your West Virginia divorce certificate electronically now through VRO (Vital Records Online), or in person or by mail from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources – Health Statistics Center (DHHR-HSC). Before ordering, review the costs, eligibility requirements, required documents, and processing times.


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Ordering with VRO

You can order a West Virginia Divorce certificate online through VRO in two simple steps:

  1. Complete the online application and upload your documents.
  2. Process your order.

Starting from

$29+ state fees

Benefits of Ordering Online with VRO

  • 5 minutes process
  • No waiting in lines
  • No handling paperwork or mail
  • Simplified application process
  • 24 hour service
  • Online assistance by specialists
  • Verification and error-checking
  • Order tracking
  • Online notary
  • Pay online by credit card
  • Remote processing time

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required documents

What Documents Are Required to Order a West Virginia Divorce Certificate?

To obtain certified copies of West Virginia divorce records, you must provide proof of identity with an accepted form of identification, such as a driver’s license, passport, or school ID. Without a photo ID, you can still show proof of identity through two forms of secondary IDs, including a Social Security card and a utility bill. The table below lists the documents and information needed to request a West Virginia marriage certificate.

Primary ID Requirements Options

Secondary ID Requirements Options

DMV-issued driver's license (unexpired or expired for not more than five years)
DMV-issued learner's/instruction permit (unexpired or expired for not more than five years)
DMV-issued photo identification card (excluding child ID cards) (unexpired or expired for not more than one year)
Current Photo ID card (school and employment; check-cashing cards are not acceptable)
Unexpired U.S. military ID card of an active duty or retired member (ID cards of military dependents are not acceptable as primary identity documents)
U.S. Passport (unexpired or expired for not more than five years)
West Virginia Criminal Justice Agency Offender Information Form
United States Probation Offender Information Form

Social Security Card
A utility bill (phone, electric, gas, water, etc.) with your name and current address
Automobile registration with your name and current address
Automobile insurance card with your name and current address
Voter’s Registration Card with your name and current address
Checking account deposit slip or bank statement stating the name and current address
Paycheck stub or a W-2 form with your name and current address
U.S. Selective Service Card
U.S. military discharge papers (form DD214)
Health care insurance card
Unexpired welfare/social services identification card with photo, issued by a municipality
Unexpired weapons or gun permits issued by the federal, state, or municipal government
Veterans’ Universal Access Identification Card


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Cost & fees

What Are the Costs and Fees Associated with Replacing a West Virginia Divorce Certificate?

The cost of obtaining a divorce certificate varies based on the fees set by the WVDHHR-HSC and the application method chosen. The WVDHHR-HSC charges a fee of Varies by county for each certified copy of a marriage certificate. When using VRO's online filing service, the fee starts at $19.00, plus state fees. VRO provides a secure online solution for ordering marriage certificates.


State Fee

$20.00


Rush Processing

Not offered


Additional Copy

1 x $20.00

Processing time

How Long Does It Take to Process and Receive a Divorce certificate in West Virginia ?

The processing time for replacement marriage certificates typically varies between Varies by county. To avoid delays, we recommend using VRO’s easy online service, which helps prevent incomplete submissions and errors. VRO provides a secure online solution for ordering marriage certificates.

Processing Time

Varies by county

Rush Processing Time

Not offered





Authorization

Who is Authorized to Order a West Virginia Divorce Certificate?

The individuals on record or authorized third parties can request certified copies of a West Virginia divorce certificate by providing proof of identity. Before ordering a certificate on someone else’s behalf, ensure you have the proper authorization.


Authorized People

  • Adoption Agencies
  • Attorneys
  • Children
  • Conservator
  • Government Agency
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Legal Guardian
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Person Designated by Court Order
  • Power of Attorney
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Do I Need to Notarize My Application for a West Virginia Divorce Certificate?

Notarizations are generally not required when requesting certified copies of a West Virginia divorce certificate, whether requested in person, online, or by mail.

Tracking

How to Track the Status of Your West Virginia Divorce Certificate Replacement

After you submit your application and documents electronically through VRO, you can track the status of your application verification and dispatch through the online support portal. You can also monitor your application's journey to the WVDHHR-HSC office with mail tracking included by VRO.

If you manually send your application packet to the health department, it's recommended to use first-class mail tracking to confirm its arrival. The WVDHHR-HSC ships all certified documents securely with first-class mail tracking. However, they are not liable for misdirected or lost certificates.

frequently asked questions

Other FAQs


  • How to Replace a Lost or Stolen West Virginia Divorce Certificate

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    If you lose your divorce certificate:

    1. Submit an application for a certified replacement copy in person, by mail, or online through VRO. You will need to complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the WVDHHR-HSC.
      1. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a county health department.
      2. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the WVDHHR-HSC at:
        West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources,
        Health Statistics Center,
        350 Capitol St.,
        Charleston, WV 25301
      3. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
    3. WVDHHR-HSC will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.


  • How to Correct or Amend a West Virginia Divorce Certificate

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    Contact the county where you applied for your divorce certificate to correct or amend a divorce record.

    Your application must include at least two original documents supporting your request, established at least five years before the application date or within seven years of the event. Acceptable documents include birth certificates, voter registrations, expired IDs, and military discharge papers.

    If you cannot obtain the necessary documents, you must petition a court for a correction. Once you receive a court order, provide a certified copy to this office. Residents of West Virginia should petition the court in their county of residence.

    Correcting or amending marriage certificates usually will require the following:

    1. A completed, notarized amendment application;
    2. Supporting documentation;
    3. Appropriate fee(s);

  • How to Obtain an Apostille for a West Virginia divorce Certificate

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    Apostilles can be requested from the West Virginia Secretary of State or Vital Records Online (VRO). VRO offers reliable apostille services in all 50 states and is legally recognized by governments and organizations in over 100 countries.

    An apostille is necessary to certify vital records for use in another country. The West Virginia Secretary of State issues apostilles for vital records originally filed with the WVDHHR-HSC.

    If you request by mail, you will need to provide the following information:

    1. Completed Apostille and Certification Request (Form AC-1).
    2. Certified divorce record certificate
    3. Pay a fee of $10.00 for each certification by check or money order payable to the WV Secretary of State
    4. Self-addressed envelope only if expedited delivery is needed


    You can submit requests for divorce record apostilles to the Secretary of State at the following addresses

    For standard mail or express shipping (UPS, DHL, or Federal Express), submit the request to one of the following addresses: