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Ohio County Clerk

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About the Ohio County Clerk's Office

The Ohio County Clerk's Office is charged with maintaining public records, such as:  deeds, deeds of trust, leases, releases, military discharge records, births, marriages, and deaths.  The office also takes applications for marriage licenses. In Ohio County, the County Clerk is the probate judge, recording and probating wills, filing assessments and settlements.

Vital Statistics

Please note: West Virginia is not an "open record" state. Therefore, restrictions apply as to who may obtain a birth, marriage and/or death certificate. 

Birth Certificates

You may request a birth certificate if you are a family member of the individual listed on the birth certificate; UNLESS the date of birth is 100 years ago or older. Click here for more information. Download a mail in application for a birth certificate.

Marriage Certificates

You may request a marriage certificate if you are a family member of an individual listed on the marriage certificate; UNLESS the date of marriage is 50 years ago or earlier. Click here for more information. Download a mail in application for a marriage certificate.

Death Certificates

You may request a death certificate if you are a family member of the individual listed on the death certificate; UNLESS the date of death is 50 years ago or earlier. Click here for more information. Download a mail in application for a death certificate. 

Applying for a Marriage License

An issued marriage license must be used within the State of West Virginia within 60 days of the application. Couples must appear together at the Clerk's Office and provide several applicable documents. Please see marriage license requirements here.

Fiduciary and Probate

Ohio County is the only county in West Virginia in which the County Clerk oversees fiduciary and probate matters. Those wishing to administer an estate must appear in person with legal counsel. Please follow this link for more information.  

Your Ohio County Clerk

Michael Kelly Michael Kelly
Ohio County Clerk

Contact

1500 Chapline Street, Room 205
Wheeling, WV  26003
Telephone:  (304) 234-3656
Fax:  (304) 234-3829

You will find more in depth information on the County Clerk's website below

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