Upshur County, West Virginia Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Upshur County or serving short-term sentences. You can visit their office in person or check their website for any online resources they may offer. The West Virginia Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority's website may provide access to recent booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Upshur County, West Virginia, you can request one through the West Virginia State Police, which handles background checks for the state. You may need to complete a request form and provide identification.

You can look up sex offenders in Upshur County, West Virginia, by accessing the West Virginia Sex Offender Registry, which is maintained by the West Virginia State Police. The registry provides an online search tool where you can search by name, address, or proximity to a location. This resource is designed to help the public stay informed about registered sex offenders in their area.

To register to vote in Upshur County, you can complete registration online at GoVoteWV.com, in person at the Upshur County Clerk's Office at 38 West Main Street in Buckhannon, or by mail using a voter registration form. West Virginia requires registration to be completed at least 21 days before an election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, a resident of West Virginia and this county, and at least 17 years old (you can vote at 18). Absentee ballots are available through the County Clerk for voters who qualify under state law.

Property records in Upshur County can be accessed through the Upshur County Clerk's Office at 38 West Main Street, Buckhannon, which maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records. The County Assessor's Office at the same location provides property tax assessments and ownership information, phone (304) 472-2670. Online property searches may be available through county or state systems, including GIS mapping tools, though some detailed records may require an in-person visit or written request. Certified copies are available for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events in Upshur County can be obtained from the Upshur County Clerk's Office at 38 West Main Street, Buckhannon, phone (304) 472-1682. The fee is typically $12 for the first certified copy and $8 for additional copies. Processing is often same-day for in-person requests and one to two weeks for mail requests. Alternatively, you can order from the West Virginia Vital Registration Office in Charleston at (304) 558-2931 or online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional service fees.

Business records in Upshur County can be searched through multiple sources. For DBA ("doing business as") and trade name filings, contact the Upshur County Clerk's Office at (304) 472-1682. For formal business entities like LLCs and corporations, use the West Virginia Secretary of State's free online business search at www.sos.wv.gov. Local business licenses within Buckhannon city limits may require inquiry to Buckhannon City Hall at (304) 472-1651. Professional licenses are issued by state licensing boards rather than the county.