West Virginia - Disputing Public Records
Criminal Records
Obtaining an Official Record
To obtain an official copy of your West Virginia criminal history, you will need to submit to fingerprinting. Detailed instructions on how to do this and obtain your record can be found on the West Virginia State Police website.
Sealing/Expunging Records
Once you have obtained your official criminal history (see above), you are now able to begin the process of expunging your criminal record(s) in West Virginia. You can read the instructions and complete the form below:
Civil Records
Civil records generally include judgments, liens and evictions, as well as other family and small claims cases.
Fixing Errors
The most efficient way to dispute a civil record in West Virginia is to contact the court in which the record was filed.
Bankruptcies
Bankruptcies can stay on your credit record for as long as 10 years. The most important place these records can affect you is on your credit report. To dispute a bankruptcy record that is inaccurate, contact each of the three major U.S. credit bureaus. Each has a process online for disputing records that appear on your file.
Disputing the actual public record can be much more challenging since the consumer is the one who files for the bankruptcy in the first place. More information can be found on the United States Courts website.
General Contact Information
West Virginia State Police Headquarters725 Jefferson Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
304-746-2100
website
Administrative Office of the Courts
Capitol Complex
Building One, Room E-100
Charleston, WV 25305-0830
304-558-0145
Fax: 304-558-1212
website
U.S. Court Locator
Locate any court in the United States:
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