Berkeley Springs, West Virginia Public Records

Additionally, the West Virginia GIS Technical Center provides a statewide geospatial data repository, which can be a valuable resource for researching land use, zoning, and other spatial information relevant to the city.

Other key industries in the Berkeley Springs area include healthcare, education, and light manufacturing, providing employment opportunities for residents and contributing to the overall prosperity of the community.

Public safety in Berkeley Springs is primarily overseen by the Berkeley Springs Police Department, which is responsible for maintaining law and order within the city limits. This local law enforcement agency works closely with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office to ensure a cohesive approach to crime prevention and community policing across the broader county area. Residents and visitors seeking information on local crime statistics, filing police reports, or accessing arrest records and mugshots can do so by contacting the Berkeley Springs Police Department or the Morgan County Sheriff's Office.

Berkeley Springs voters are served by the Morgan County Clerk's Elections Division, located at 202 Fairfax Street, Suite 103, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411, phone (304) 258-8547. The County Clerk serves as the official election authority for all municipal, county, state, and federal elections affecting Morgan County residents. West Virginia voters can register online at GoVoteWV.com, the official state voter registration portal maintained by the Secretary of State's office, or submit paper applications available at the County Clerk's office, public libraries, and DMV offices. The voter registration deadline is 21 days before any election. Acceptable forms of identification for registration include a West Virginia driver's license or ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. The Town of Berkeley Springs holds municipal elections for mayor and town council members. The mayor is elected to a four-year term, and council members serve staggered four-year terms. The next Berkeley Springs municipal election is scheduled for 2025, with candidate filing deadlines typically in January of the election year. Municipal elections in West Virginia are generally held in the spring, separate from state and federal general elections. Berkeley Springs residents can find their assigned polling place by using the polling place lookup tool at GoVoteWV.com or by contacting the Morgan County Clerk. West Virginia election records that are publicly accessible include voter registration lists (with certain personal information redacted), campaign finance reports filed with the Secretary of State, candidate filings and ballot access petitions, and certified election results by precinct. Campaign finance records are searchable at cfrs.wvsos.gov. In the November 2024 general election, Morgan County reported voter turnout of approximately 68%, with roughly 10,200 registered voters and about 6,900 ballots cast. The November 3, 2026 general election will include races for all three U.S. House seats from West Virginia (including the 2nd Congressional District which encompasses Morgan County), West Virginia state legislative seats (17th Senate District and 65th House of Delegates District serving Berkeley Springs), county offices including County Commission and Board of Education seats, and potentially statewide offices depending on term cycles. West Virginia does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, and the gubernatorial election is not scheduled for 2026. Absentee voting in West Virginia is available for registered voters who meet specific criteria including age 65 or older, illness or physical disability, employment obligations, incarceration for non-felony offenses, and others. Early in-person voting is available at the County Clerk's office beginning 13 days before election day and ending three days before election day. Absentee ballot applications can be requested through the County Clerk or downloaded from GoVoteWV.com.