Death Records in Lincoln County, WV

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• West Virginia Vital RegistrationOfficial

  Order certified birth and death certificates from the West Virginia Vital Registration Office within the state Health Statistics Center, the official state office.

  ~5 business days by mail; same day in person$12Mail, in person, online/phoneEligible relative/registrant; primary ID or two secondary

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• Lincoln County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Lincoln County, WV County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Lincoln County records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).