Birth Records in Mercer 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

• The trade-off if speed matters

  How the official source above compares to a paid service on speed and effort.

  Official source

  • Time~5 business days by mail; same day in person
  • Cost$12
  • RequiresEligible relative/registrant; primary ID or two secondary

  Faster paid option

  • TimeOften minutes, online
  • HowNo trip or mailing — done from home
  • FeePaid convenience service
• Mercer County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

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