Lewis County, West Virginia Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Lewis County or serving short-term sentences. You can visit their office in person or check their official website for any online resources they may offer. The West Virginia Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority's online inmate search tool may display booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Lewis County, West Virginia, you need to contact the West Virginia State Police, which handles such requests through their Criminal Identification Bureau. You can submit a request online or visit their office to initiate the process. Be prepared to provide identification and pay any applicable fees for the background check service.

To look up sex offenders in Lewis County, West Virginia, you can use the West Virginia Sex Offender Registry, which is maintained by the West Virginia State Police. The registry is accessible online and allows you to search for offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. This tool provides detailed information about registered sex offenders residing in the area.

Voter registration in Lewis County is handled by the Lewis County Clerk's office at 110 Center Avenue, Weston, WV 26452, telephone (304) 269-8215. You can register online at GoVoteWV.com, in person at the County Clerk's office, or by mail using the National Mail Voter Registration Form. West Virginia requires registration at least 21 days before an election to be eligible to vote. The County Clerk also processes absentee ballot requests, which are available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse, and early voting is available at the Clerk's office beginning 13 days before election day.

Property and land records in Lewis County are maintained by the Lewis County Clerk (Recorder of Deeds) at 110 Center Avenue, Weston, WV 26452, telephone (304) 269-8215. You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents, though online access may be limited and require contacting the office directly. Property tax assessment records, ownership information, and valuations are available through the Assessor's office at the same courthouse address, telephone (304) 269-8338. Certified copies of deeds cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee from the County Clerk.

Birth and death certificates for Lewis County are maintained by the West Virginia Division of Vital Statistics, 350 Capitol Street, Room 165, Charleston, WV 25301. Certified copies cost $12.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Requests can be submitted by mail with proper identification and documentation of eligibility, or ordered online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional processing fees. Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks for standard mail requests, with expedited options available for faster service.

Business records in Lewis County are available through multiple sources depending on the record type. The Lewis County Clerk at 110 Center Avenue, Weston, WV 26452, telephone (304) 269-8215, maintains DBA (doing business as) filings and fictitious name registrations. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, search the West Virginia Secretary of State's free online database at www.sos.wv.gov. Local business permits, building permits, and zoning information are handled by Lewis County offices at the courthouse, telephone (304) 269-8215.