Jefferson County Clerk's Office
100 E Washington St, Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414
Contact & location
- Address
- 100 E Washington St, Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414
- Mail-in address
- Jacqueline C. Shadle Jefferson County Clerk Office of Vital StatisticsP.O. Box 208, Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414
- Records for
- Jefferson County, West Virginia
- Phone
- (304) 728-3215
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues West Virginia state records
Jefferson County follows West Virginia’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $12.00
- West Virginia birth certificate fee
- 5–20 days
- Statewide processing
- 1,769,979
- West Virginia population
This office charges $5.00 — $7.00 less than the West Virginia fee.
See full West Virginia requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
via Google| Monday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
9:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $5.00 | 5–20 daysWest Virginia estimate |
| Death Certificate | $5.00 | 5–20 daysWest Virginia estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $5.00 | 5–20 daysWest Virginia estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Charles Town. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.2 (5)- ★★★★★A LGoogle
Stopping by typically just once a year, I've never had any concerns with my needs and questions always being solved and addressed. My visits usually coincide trips to the DMV, and the county clerks always make sure that I have all the necessary paperwork needed prior to making that drive.
- ★★★★★Russell SimmondsGoogle
I have been looking for court documents for 6 months and they have no record of anything for me but still gave me a fine and suspended my license you're S.O.L if you need anything from jefferson County
- ★★★★★Susan GallagherGoogle
The Jefferson County Clerk's office was extremely helpful in assisting me with various kinds of records searches. They said my situation almost never happened and the entire office gladly assisted with a complicated situation. I had to visit several times and everyone was very helpful and extremely knowledgeable. They are a credit to Jefferson County.