Calhoun County, West Virginia Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Calhoun County or serving short-term sentences. The West Virginia Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority's website offers an online portal where you can view inmate details, including mugshots. For further assistance, you may also contact the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.

To obtain a criminal background check in Calhoun County, you should contact the West Virginia State Police, which handles background checks for the state. You can request a background check through their Criminal Identification Bureau. The process involves submitting fingerprints and a completed request form, which can be found on the West Virginia State Police website.

You can look up sex offenders in Calhoun County by accessing the West Virginia Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the West Virginia State Police and provides an online search tool where you can search for offenders by name, address, or county. The registry is updated regularly to ensure accurate and current information.

To register to vote in Calhoun County, you can register online at GoVoteWV.com, the official West Virginia voter registration portal, or visit the Calhoun County Clerk's office at 364 Main Street, Grantsville, WV 26147. You must register at least 21 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. West Virginia residents who are U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents of the county may register. Absentee ballots are available for eligible voters and can be requested through the County Clerk's elections office.

Property records in Calhoun County are maintained by the Calhoun County Clerk's office, which is the County Recorder, located at 364 Main Street, Grantsville, WV 26147, phone (304) 354-6725. You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records in person at the Clerk's office during regular business hours. For property tax assessment information, contact the Assessor's office at the same location, or check the West Virginia State Auditor's Property Tax Division website for online tax records. The county does not currently offer online searching for deed records, so in-person visits are typically necessary for detailed land record research.

Birth and death certificates for Calhoun County residents are obtained through the West Virginia Vital Registration Office at 350 Capitol Street, Room 165, Charleston, WV 25301-3701, phone (304) 558-2931. The fee is $12.00 for the first copy of a birth or death certificate and $10.00 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks for mail requests, though expedited service is available for an additional fee. You can also order online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com, West Virginia's authorized vital records vendor, with additional service fees applying.

Business records in Calhoun County can be found through multiple sources depending on the type of business. For corporations, LLCs, and other registered business entities, use the West Virginia Secretary of State's free online business search at business4.wv.gov. The Calhoun County Clerk's office at (304) 354-6725 maintains fictitious name (DBA) registrations and certain local business filings. Local business licenses or permits may be required within municipalities and can be verified through the County Clerk or local municipal offices. Professional licenses are issued by state licensing boards, not at the county level.