Putnam County Health Department
11878 Winfield Road, Winfield, West Virginia, 25213
Contact & location
- Address
- 11878 Winfield Road, Winfield, West Virginia, 25213
- Mail-in address
- Putnam County Health DepartmentP.O. Box 892, Winfield, West Virginia, 25213
- Records for
- Putnam County, West Virginia
- Phone
- (304) 757-2541
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues West Virginia state records
Putnam 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
Office hours
via Google| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
West Virginia statewide| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $12.00West Virginia state fee | 5–20 daysWest Virginia estimate |
| Death Certificate | $12.00West Virginia state fee | 5–20 daysWest Virginia estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $12.00West Virginia state fee | 5–20 daysWest Virginia estimate |
| Divorce Record | — | 0 daysWest Virginia estimate |
This office has not published which records it issues or what it charges, so the table shows the records available in West Virginia at the statewide fee. Call ahead to confirm before travelling. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Putnam County Health Department is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the local community. Their wide-ranging services encompass vital functions, including monitoring water quality, food safety, and sanitation to safeguard environmental health, promoting public health through educational programs, managing disease control, overseeing permits and inspections, and actively participating in emergency preparedness.
While their mission is vital for the well-being of the community, its essential to note that they typically do not handle vital records like birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates . To obtain these crucial documents, please visit other listings of offices available in the state of West Virginia.
Reviews
★★★★★2.9 (7)- ★★★★★Brooke CampbellGoogle
The staff were not pleasant at both times I have visited and this has caused me to seek services at other health departments so that I do not have to deal with the hassle.
- ★★★★★Jeff HoskinsGoogle
No one answers the phone when you call and have yet to receive any call back or return email after multiple attempts.
- ★★★★★Kristen RoseGoogle
Receptionist was friendlier and more courteous than surrounding health departments. Very appreciated! Thank you for your help.
- ★★★★★Chase DevlinGoogle
The staff were not very nice to patients, I recommend an attitude change. Got the job done, but definitely do not recommend going here.
- ★★★★★David RadcliffGoogle
The staff throughout the pandemic has been extremely courteous and helpful. They always have the answers I need.