Divorce records in Harrison County, West Virginia, can be accessed through several channels. HarrisonWVCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for the county. You can also request records directly from the court that issued the decree, the Harrison County Clerk's office, or the West Virginia Vital Registration Office. Online tools — including the West Virginia Judiciary's court record search — may provide case-level details, while certified divorce certificates are available through the state vital records office.
Harrison County Divorce Records Search
Harrison County maintains divorce records through two primary offices: the Harrison County Circuit Clerk's office and the West Virginia Vital Registration Office (part of the WV Department of Health and Human Resources). The Circuit Clerk holds the complete court file for each divorce case, while the state vital records office maintains divorce certificates — shorter summary documents that confirm a divorce occurred.
Records maintained at the county level typically include:
- Divorce decrees (final orders)
- Divorce petitions and responses
- Property settlement agreements
- Custody and support orders
- Related motions and court filings
Harrison County is part of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit and the Eighteenth Family Court Circuit (shared with Doddridge County). The county seat is Clarksburg, where the courthouse is located.
Harrison County Circuit Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Harrison County
In West Virginia, divorce cases are heard in either the Family Court or the Circuit Court. Harrison County family law matters — including divorces — are typically handled by the Family Court of the Eighteenth Family Court Circuit. Once a divorce decree is entered, the final order is filed with and maintained by the Harrison County Circuit Clerk.
The state vital records office separately records divorce certificates for all divorces finalized in West Virginia. Which office you contact depends on what you need:
- Full court file (decree, settlement agreement, custody orders, motions): Contact the Harrison County Circuit Clerk.
- Divorce certificate (summary confirmation of divorce): Contact the West Virginia Vital Registration Office.
Harrison County Circuit Clerk
West Virginia Vital Registration Office
You can search circuit court records statewide — including Harrison County — through the West Virginia Judiciary's Court Record Access page. The Harrison County Clerk's online records portal may also provide access to certain recorded documents, though divorce court filings are primarily maintained by the Circuit Clerk. For general county information, visit the Harrison County government website.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Harrison County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (state vital records office) | $12.00 | 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional copies of divorce certificate (same order) | $12.00 each | Same as above |
| Circuit Clerk copy fee (per page, non-certified) | $0.50 per page | Same day to several business days |
| Certified copy of court document (Circuit Clerk) | $0.50 per page plus $1.00 certification fee | Same day to several business days |