Hire a Process Server in West Virginia
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View West Virginia LawsAt a glance: West Virginia process serving
West Virginia does not require a license or registration. Any person at least 18 years old who is not a party to the case may serve process under WV Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 4(c)(2)(A). The directory currently covers 55 counties and 10 courthouse listings.
Routine service
$50–$150
Service deadline
Service must be completed within 120 days…
Credential required
No credential required
Counties
55
Courthouses
10
Active servers
16
Service deadline detail: Service must be completed within 120 days after filing the complaint, or the court may dismiss without prejudice unless good cause is shown for extension (WV Rules Civ. P. Rule 4(i))
Courthouse coverage in West Virginia
10 courthouse listings are available across West Virginia.
Barbour County Magistrate Court
Philippi, WV, 26416
Berkeley County Magistrate Court
Martinsburg, WV, 25401
Boone County Magistrate Court
Madison, WV, 25130
Braxton County Magistrate's Office
Sutton, WV, 26601
Brooke County Magistrate Court
Wellsburg, WV, 26070
Cabell County Magistrate Court
Huntington, WV, 25701
Calhoun County Magistrate Court
Grantsville, WV, 26147
Clay County Magistrate's Court
Clay, WV, 25043
Doddridge County Magistrate Court
West Union, WV, 26456
Fayette County Magistrate Court
Fayetteville, WV, 25840
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How service works in West Virginia
Use these steps to check the court requirements, choose a permitted service method, and keep service on track in West Virginia.
Confirm the requirements
Confirm the court requirements that apply to your case before choosing a server.
None. No bonding, training, certification, or background check required.
Choose an allowed service method
- Personal delivery
- Substituted service at dwelling to person 18 or older residing there
- Agent/attorney-in-fact
- Certified/first-class mail by clerk
- Service on Secretary of State
- Constructive service by publication
Request service and track the deadline
Request bids from process servers who cover your county, then track the applicable deadline.
Deadline: Service must be completed within 120 days…
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. West Virginia does not require a license, registration, bond, training, certification, or background check to serve process. Under Rule 4(c)(2)(A) of the WV Rules of Civil Procedure, any person 18 or older who is not a party to the case may serve legal documents. Sheriffs and their deputies also have authority to serve.
Routine process service in West Virginia typically costs $50–$150. Charleston and Huntington are generally mid-range. More rural areas of the state may carry travel surcharges. Request bids from multiple verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform to compare rates across all West Virginia counties.
Under WV Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 4(i), service must be completed within 120 days after filing the complaint. If service is not made within that time, the court may dismiss the action without prejudice. The court may extend the time upon a showing of good cause.
Yes, with qualifications. Any person 18 or older who is not a party to the case may serve process in West Virginia under Rule 4(c)(2)(A). Sheriffs and deputies also have authority. West Virginia allows the court clerk to serve by mail in certain circumstances, and service on the Secretary of State is available for corporations.
If personal delivery cannot be completed, West Virginia allows substituted service by leaving documents at the defendant's dwelling with a person 18 or older who resides there. If the defendant cannot be found, the court may authorize service by publication in a newspaper. Service through the Secretary of State is available for certain out-of-state defendants and corporations.
Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find process servers in Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, and all West Virginia counties. Search by county and request bids from verified servers at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.
Barbour County
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Courthouse coverage includes Barbour County Magistrate Court.
1 courthouse listed
Berkeley County
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Courthouse coverage includes Berkeley County Magistrate Court.
1 courthouse listed
Boone County
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Courthouse coverage includes Boone County Magistrate Court.
1 courthouse listed
Braxton County
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Courthouse coverage includes Braxton County Magistrate's Office.
1 courthouse listed
Brooke County
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Courthouse coverage includes Brooke County Magistrate Court.
1 courthouse listed
Cabell County
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Courthouse coverage includes Cabell County Magistrate Court.
1 courthouse listed
Calhoun County
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Courthouse coverage includes Calhoun County Magistrate Court.
1 courthouse listed
Clay County
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Courthouse coverage includes Clay County Magistrate's Court.
1 courthouse listed
Doddridge County
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Courthouse coverage includes Doddridge County Magistrate Court.
1 courthouse listed
Fayette County
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Courthouse coverage includes Fayette County Magistrate Court.
1 courthouse listed
Gilmer County
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Grant County
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Greenbrier County
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Hampshire County
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Hancock County
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Hardy County
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Harrison County
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Jackson County
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Jefferson County
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Kanawha County
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Lewis County
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Lincoln County
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Logan County
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Marion County
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Marshall County
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Mason County
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McDowell County
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Mercer County
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Mineral County
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Mingo County
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Monongalia County
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Monroe County
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Morgan County
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Nicholas County
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Ohio County
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Pendleton County
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Pleasants County
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Pocahontas County
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Preston County
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Putnam County
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Raleigh County
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Randolph County
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Ritchie County
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Roane County
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Summers County
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Taylor County
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Tucker County
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Tyler County
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Upshur County
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Wayne County
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Webster County
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Wetzel County
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Wirt County
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Wood County
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Wyoming County
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Professional associations in West Virginia
West Virginia does not currently have a local process server association. If you're interested in starting one, contact us at support@mightyprocessserver.com — we'd love to help support the effort. Local associations keep the industry strong by fighting adverse legislation, educating new servers, and upholding the standards of integrity that every served citizen deserves.
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