West Virginia Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of West Virginia

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of West Virginia, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

West Virginia Cities

West Virginia Background Check Contact Information

West Virginia State Information Hot Line:
(304) 558-3456

West Virginia State Website:
www.wv.gov

State Archives
Criminal Records
West Virginia State Police
Criminal Identification Bureau
Records Section
725 Jefferson Rd., S.
Charleston WV 25309
(304) 746-2277
(304) 746-2402
www.wvstatepolice.com

Driving Records
Division of Motor Vehicles
Driver Improvement Unit
Building 1, Room 124
State Capitol Complex
Charleston WV 25317
(304) 558-0238
(304) 558-0037 (fax)
www.wvdot.com/6_motorists/dmv/6G_DMV.HTM

Vehicle Ownership Information
Division of Motor Vehicles
Information Services
1606 Washington St., E.
Charleston WV 25311
(304) 558-0282
(304) 558-1012 (fax)
www.wvdot.com/6_motorists/dmv/6G_DMV.HTM

Vital Statistics
(birth, death, marriage) [divorce records available only at county level]
Bureau of Public Health
Vital Records
State Capitol Complex Building
Charleston WV 25305
(304) 558-2931
(304) 558-1051
www.wvdhhr.org/bph/oehp/hsc

Business/Corporate Records
Secretary of State
Corporation Division
State Capitol Building
Room W139
Charleston WV 25305
(304) 558-8000
(304) 558-5758 (fax)
www.wvsos.com

Workers Compensation Information
Workers Compensation Division
Records Management
4510 Pennsylvania
Charleston WV 25302
(304) 558-5587
(304) 558-1908 (fax)
www.wvbep.org/bep/default.htm

UCCs [tax liens available only at county level]
Secretary of State
UCC Division
State Capitol Building
Room W131
Charleston WV 23505
(304) 558-6000
(304) 558-0900 (fax)
www.wvsos.com/ucc/main.htm

City-County Cross Index

West Virginia Criminal Records

Below are West Virginia's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 46,370
• Violent Crime: 1,889
• Property Crime: 5,960
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 26
• Forcible Rape: 60
• Robbery: 178
• Aggravated Assault: 1,625
• Burglary: 875
• Larceny Theft: 4,839
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 193
• Arson: 53
• Other Assaults: 6,347
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 434
• Fraud: 802
• Embezzlement: 139
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 345
• Vandalism: 822
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 310
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 114
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 125
• Drug Abuse Violations: 6,235
• Gambling: 10
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 87
• Driving Under the Influence: 4,922
• Liquor Laws: 1,711
• Drunkenness: 3,388
• Disorderly Conduct: 1,098
• Vagrancy: 7
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 11,561
• Suspicion: 0
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 64

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• Number of Agencies:

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