Berkeley County Divorce Records
Berkeley County divorce records serve as the official documentation of a marriage’s legal termination. These files are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and include vital details such as the parties’ names, the case number, the filing date, and the final decree.
While basic court dockets may be visible online or at the courthouse terminals, full case files are generally restricted. According to W. Va. R. Prac. & Proc. for Fam. Ct. 6, all pleadings and documents in a family court file are confidential and not available for public inspection. The primary exceptions are final orders and indices, which remain public knowledge.
Divorce cases traditionally represent a significant volume of family law matters, and Berkeley County recorded 517 new divorce filings in 2024. Individuals wishing to access their own records must present photo identification at the Clerk’s office.
Named parties or their legal representatives can also obtain a divorce certificate at the West Virginia Vital Registration Office for use in name change or marriage license applications, among other utilities.
County | Court Name | Address | Phone Number | Office Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Berkeley | Berkeley County Family Court | 380 West South Street, Suite 2400, Martinsburg, WV 25401 | (304) 267-3740 | Monday to Friday |