County Clerk

Jessica L. Davis

jdavis@wetzelwv.com

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Each county elects a county clerk whose responsibilities include the management of records of the county commission and election duties. The primary responsibilities center around two basic functions: 

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• To act as clerk (fiscal officer) of the county commission

• To act as the receiver of fees charged for the instruments filed and recorded within the county. 

 

To carry out the numerous duties, the clerk of the county commission may select deputies and other employees. The budget for the operation of the county clerk’s office as a whole is determined by the county commission. The salary range for county clerks is from $42,200 to $68,301 and is required to be full-time in Class I-V counties.

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Duties include:

• Issuance of marriage licenses, birth and death certificates

• Record births, marriages and deaths in the county

• Serve as Chief Voter Registration Official for the county; register qualified voters

• Maintain custody and integrity of the county’s voting machines, ballot boxes and other election supplies

• Conduct training sessions for poll clerks and other election officials prior to their service

• Serve as the recorder of all documents

• Keep records of County Commission transactions

• Keep minutes of all County Commission meetings

• Responsible for the bookkeeping of the county including budget, accounting and payroll

• Assist the County Commission in their absence

• Responsible for public notice of all Commission meetings

• Serve as Secretary to the Civil Service Commissions

• Provide notary services (Not Statutory Duty)

• Issue military service discharge records

• Probate wills and assist in administration of estates

• Conduct absentee voting and early voting, prepare ballots, accept candidate filings, and other election-related duties

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Document Inquiry of Public Records

Search for documents such as  Deeds, Oil & Gas Leases, Liens, Wills, Probate Records, Appraisements and Miscellaneous Records.

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DISCLAIMER: The Wetzel County Clerk’s office does not guarantee the collection, accuracy, authenticity, or use of these records. The information shared on this website is for informational use and convenience only, and the official records are available in the Wetzel County Clerk’s office.  The County Clerk shall in no way be held responsible for errors or omissions found in these records, nor for any actions resulting from their use.

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Beginning January 1, 2023, the Wetzel County Clerk’s Office will be probating wills and administering estates by appointment only. Please call 304-455-8224 to schedule an appointment for these services.  A Death Certificate is required to begin the probate process.

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