Kanawha County, West Virginia Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Kanawha County are typically maintained by the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office. You can request access to these photos by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. Some booking photos may be available through the South Central Regional Jail's online inmate search portal, where you can view current inmates and their booking details.

To obtain a criminal background check in Kanawha County, you should contact the West Virginia State Police, which manages the process through their Criminal Identification Bureau. You can request a background check by submitting a completed application form along with the required fee. The process may require fingerprinting, which can be done at designated locations in Kanawha County.

You can look up sex offenders in Kanawha County by accessing the West Virginia Sex Offender Registry. This registry is managed by the West Virginia State Police and provides an online search tool where you can search for offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The registry is updated regularly to provide current information on registered sex offenders in the area.

You can register to vote in Kanawha County through the West Virginia Secretary of State's online portal at GoVoteWV.com, by visiting the Kanawha County Clerk's Elections Division at 409 Virginia Street East, Charleston, or by submitting a mail-in voter registration form. The registration deadline is 21 days before any election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, a West Virginia resident, and at least 17 years old (18 by the next general election). Absentee ballot applications are available through the County Clerk's office and must be requested at least six days before Election Day.

Property records in Kanawha County can be searched through the Kanawha County Clerk's Office online portal at www.kanawha.us, which provides free access to recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps searchable by name or parcel number. For property tax information and assessed values, visit the local Assessor's online GIS system, which displays parcel boundaries, ownership history, property characteristics, and tax assessments free of charge. The Clerk's Office at 409 Virginia Street East, Charleston, (304) 357-0130, can provide certified copies for a fee of $1.50 for the first page and $0.50 per additional page.

Birth and death certificates for Kanawha County residents can be obtained from the West Virginia Division of Vital Statistics at 350 Capitol Street, Room 165, Charleston, or through the Kanawha County Clerk's Office at 409 Virginia Street East. The cost is $12 for the first certified copy and $6 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Processing takes 2-4 weeks by mail, or certificates can be obtained same-day in person with valid government-issued photo ID and proof of relationship or legal interest. Online expedited ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional service fees.

Business name registrations and DBA filings for Kanawha County are maintained by the Kanawha County Clerk's Office at 409 Virginia Street East, (304) 357-0130. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the West Virginia Secretary of State's free online database at www.business.wv.gov, which provides information on registered businesses, agents, formation dates, and status. Local business licenses and permits for specific activities may be issued by individual municipalities such as Charleston or by county departments. Professional licenses are regulated by state boards rather than county offices.