County Clerk


This image of the courthouse is circa 1910. 
In the foreground is the former Marlinton Elementary School.
 

County Clerk's Office
900C 10th Avenue
Marlinton, W.V. 24954
Phone:  (304)-799-4549
Fax:  (304)-799-6947
email address:  pocahontascoclrk@aol.com

County Clerk: Melissa "Missy" Bennett

Deputy Clerks:

Tammy Broce
Lisa Workman
Nancy Jordan
Margie Hall
 
 

County Clerk Website: http://pocahontascountyclerk.com

On Line Document Inquiry: https://www.cssiwv.com/inquiry

Payment by Credit Card: https://go.wv.gov/pccc

 
 

  Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the first year of  birth records in the County Clerk's Office?
~Records of Births in the County Clerks Office begin in 1854.

What is the first year for death records in the County Clerk's Office?
~Records of Deaths begin in 1853.

What is the first year of records in the County Clerk's Office for Deeds, Marriages, and Estates?
~Records of Deeds, Marriages, and Estates begin in 1822.

How do I obtain a copy of a vital record?

Complete and return the form attached at the bottom of this page. Certificates can only be obtained by individual, child of person on certificate or his/her representative, i.e. person having power-of-attorney, an attorney, or estate executor.

How do I obtain a marriage license?
 
Both bride  and groom have to be present to obtain a marriage license.  If either are a resident of West Virginia, you need to apply for the license in the county of your residence.  If you live in separate counties, you can apply for the license in either county of residence.  If  not a resident of WV, you can apply for the license in any county. Verification of birth date is needed (driver's license, passport, birth certificate).  If either had a previous marriage, the date the previous marriage ended will be needed.  Bride and Groom will need to know mother's and father's full names, place of birth and mother's maiden name.  A marriage license will be issued to you to be presented to the officiate performing the marriage and is valid for 60 days.  After the marriage is performed the license will be returned to us and a complimentary copy will be mailed to the bride and groom. 
 
As of June 8, 2012 the fee for a marriage license increased to $56.00.  This fee is reduced to $36.00 if the applicants present a premarital education course completion certificate issued pursuant to section seven hundred one, article two, chapter forty-eight of -  WV Code  §59-1-10, and dated within one year of the application for a marriage license.
 
 

Where do I vote in Pocahontas County?

 

   POCAHONTAS COUNTY,WEST VIRGINIA
PRECINCT NUMBER AND NAMES 

 

NORTHERN

 

PRECINCT NO. 1  – DURBIN                 DURBIN FIRE STATION
PRECINCT NO. 2  – BARTOW                EAST FORK INDUSTRIAL PARK
PRECINCT NO. 3  – GREENBANK           GREENBANK ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL
PRECINCT NO. 4  – CASS                     CASS FIRE STATION
PRECINCT NO. 6  – DUNMORE              DUNMORE COMMUNITY CENTER
PRECINCT NO. 21 – FROST                   FROST FIRE STATION

CENTRAL

PRECINCT NO. 10 – MARLINTON            MARLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRECINCT NO. 12 – CAMPBELLTOWN     NAZARENE CHURCH
PRECINCT NO. 13 – BRUSHY FLAT         CENTRAL UNION COMMUNITY CENTER
PRECINCT NO. 15 – SLATYFORK            SENECA TRAIL COMMUNITY CENTER

 SOUTHERN

PRECINCT NO. 18 – BUCKEYE                 MARLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
PRECINCT NO. 23 – HUNTERSVILLE        HUNTERSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
PRECINCT NO. 26 – MILL POINT             TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
PRECINCT NO. 27 – HILLSBORO             HILLSBORO SCHOOL
PRECINCT NO. 29 – DROOP                    MT. OLIVET CHURCH


How to  make Address Change for Voter Registration:

By Mail:

Make changes to the back of your current registration card (sample attached)

Complete a mail-in voter registration (form attached)

 

In Person:

Come to the County Clerk’s Office

Please make sure that your request is signed and includes the entire address and the +4 zip code.

 


VITAL RECORD APPLICATION.pdfVITAL RECORD APPLICATION.pdf 

Recording Fees.pdfRecording Fees.pdf

Sales Listing Form.pdfSales Listing Form.pdf

Mail-in Voter Registration Application 2011A (F).pdf

Voter Registration Card Back.pdf