| Circuit Clerk | Cabell County Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Clerk (probate) | Cabell County Clerk |
| Clerk address | Cabell County Courthouse, 750 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701 (Circuit Clerk Room 114; Magistrate Court Clerk Room B-113; County Clerk Suite 108) |
| Phone | Circuit Clerk (304) 526-8622; County Clerk (304) 526-8625; Magistrate Court Clerk (304) 526-8642 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | 1999 |
| Plain copy fee | $1.00 per page, prepared by the Circuit Clerk to leave the office (W. Va. Code §59-1-11(b)) |
| Certified copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
Cabell County, home to Huntington and Marshall University, keeps circuit and family court records with the Cabell County Circuit Clerk, whose office is in the Cabell County Courthouse on 5th Avenue. The circuit clerk is the local filing and copy path for felony, civil, divorce, custody, and juvenile cases, and is a separate office from the county clerk, so it's worth matching the record type to the right clerk before requesting copies or forms.
The Cabell County Clerk, also in the courthouse, records deeds, vital records, and wills, and handles estate administration through its probate department. It offers online ordering for vital records and a separate records-lookup tool for recorded documents.
Cabell's magistrate court has seven magistrates and its own clerk's office in the courthouse (Room B-113), handling misdemeanors, small claims, and preliminary felony hearings. WVPASS covers Cabell's circuit-court records statewide from 1999 forward; the free Magistrate Court Record Search covers magistrate cases but shows an index only.
Search Cabell County court records online
Circuit Clerk
Cabell County Circuit Clerk
- Cost
- Free terminal search at the courthouse; WVPASS available online for a per-page download fee
- Coverage
- Circuit-court and family-court case files, including felony, civil, divorce, and custody cases
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
Also handles juror information; separate from the County Clerk, which handles probate and recorded documents.
County Clerk (probate)
Cabell County Clerk
- Cost
- Free records lookup for recorded documents; fees for copies and certified vital records
- Coverage
- Wills, estate administration, land records, and vital records
- Records
- Probate
Offers online ordering for birth, death, and marriage certificates and a records-lookup database for recorded documents.
Other courts
Cabell County Magistrate Court Clerk
- Cost
- Free to search the statewide index; nominal per-law copy fee at the clerk's counter
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor, small-claims, and preliminary-hearing records for Cabell County
- Records
- Criminal, Civil, Traffic
The clerk's office is in the Cabell County Courthouse, Room B-113; contact it directly for copies of case documents.
What is available online
WVPASS covers Cabell circuit-court case records from 1999 forward, with a per-page download charge after free registration. The statewide Magistrate Court Record Search covers magistrate cases for free but returns only an index of up to 30 results. The County Clerk's records-lookup tool covers recorded land and vital documents, not court case files or probate documents, which require contacting the office directly.
Which clerk has your record
In West Virginia, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the West Virginia page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Courts (30 circuits, 55 counties) | Felony criminal cases; Civil cases above the magistrate-court limit; Divorce, custody, and other family cases (as the family court's record custodian) | Circuit Clerk of the county |
| Family Courts | Divorce and annulment; Child custody and support; Domestic violence protective orders | Circuit Clerk of the county (family court has no separate clerk) |
| Magistrate Courts | Misdemeanor criminal cases; Civil claims of $20,000 or less; Preliminary hearings in felony cases | Magistrate Court Clerk of the county |
| Municipal Courts | City ordinance violations; Traffic tickets issued by city police | Municipal court clerk for that city |
Request records in person or by mail
Cabell County clerk offices
Cabell County Courthouse, 750 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701 (Circuit Clerk Room 114; Magistrate Court Clerk Room B-113; County Clerk Suite 108)
Phone: Circuit Clerk (304) 526-8622; County Clerk (304) 526-8625; Magistrate Court Clerk (304) 526-8642
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Circuit-court and family-court records. Search WVPASS online or visit the Circuit Clerk at 750 5th Ave, Room 114, for a free terminal search. Request copies in person or by mail; call ahead to confirm the current per-page fee.
Probate and estate records. Contact the Cabell County Clerk's probate department at 750 5th Ave, Suite 108. The office can provide copies of wills and estate filings.
Magistrate-court records. Use the statewide Magistrate Court Record Search for a free index lookup, then contact the Cabell County Magistrate Court Clerk (Room B-113) for copies.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $1.00 per page, prepared by the Circuit Clerk to leave the office (W. Va. Code §59-1-11(b)) |
| Certified copy | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
The base per-page copy fee for circuit clerk documents is set by W. Va. Code §59-1-11. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee, and county clerks (probate) and magistrate courts may charge different schedules; none of those additional amounts were confirmed on an official statewide fee schedule, so call the specific clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
West Virginia court records are presumed open, but several categories are not available in public search or index:
The West Virginia guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search Cabell County court records online?
Use WVPASS for circuit and family court cases from 1999 forward, or the statewide Magistrate Court Record Search for misdemeanors and small claims.
Where do I find a will or estate file in Cabell County?
Contact the Cabell County Clerk's probate department, a separate office from the Circuit Clerk, both located in the Cabell County Courthouse.
Which office has my Cabell County divorce or custody case?
The Cabell County Circuit Clerk. It is the recordkeeper for both circuit-court and family-court case files.
How many magistrates does Cabell County have?
Seven magistrates serve Cabell County, with a dedicated Magistrate Court Clerk's office in Room B-113 of the courthouse.
Can I get certified copies of Cabell County court records by mail?
Yes. Write to the specific office that holds the file — Circuit Clerk, County Clerk, or Magistrate Court Clerk — with the case details and payment. Call ahead to confirm the current fee.
Sources
- Cabell County Circuit Clerk — https://cabellcounty.westvirginiacourt.us/clerk-of-court.html
- Cabell County Clerk — https://www.cabellcountyclerk.org/
- West Virginia Judiciary — Magistrate Court Record Search — https://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/magistrate-courts/magistrate-record-search
- West Virginia Judiciary — Lower Courts — https://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts
- West Virginia Judiciary — Circuit Courts — https://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/circuit-courts
- West Virginia Judiciary — Court Record Access (WVPASS and Magistrate Record Search) — https://www.courtswv.gov/court-record-access
- WVPASS (West Virginia Public Access Search System) — https://wvpass.courtswva.com
- Supreme Court of Appeals — Opinions — https://www.courtswv.gov/appellate-courts/supreme-court-of-appeals/opinions
- West Virginia State Police — Criminal Records Section — https://www.wvsp.gov/departments/criminalrecords/Pages/default.aspx
- West Virginia Code §61-11-25 — Expungement (acquittal or dismissal) — https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-11-25/
- West Virginia Code §61-11-26 — Expungement of certain convictions — https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-11-26/
- West Virginia Code §59-1-11 — Circuit Clerk fees — https://code.wvlegislature.gov/59-1-11/
See also: all West Virginia counties.