West Virginia Filing and E-Filing
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West Virginia's e-filing went statewide for circuit and family courts in July 2024, but only attorneys and government agencies can register. If you are representing yourself, file on paper with the circuit clerk in your county.
Free fill-in divorce packets are on the courtswv.gov website, and the circuit clerk's office accepts them in person or by mail.
In West Virginia, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk.
Official West Virginia filing resources
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WV Circuit and Family Courts E-File (CourtPLUS) (WV Judiciary): West Virginia's e-filing went statewide for circuit and family courts in July 2024, but only attorneys and government agencies can register. If you are representing yourself, file on paper with the circuit clerk in your county. https://efile.courtswva.com/
West Virginia official filing information (West Virginia judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in West Virginia and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/e-filing/circuit-family-courts/about
WV family courts by county (West Virginia judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/family-court-circuit-map
West Virginia family law forms (official index) (West Virginia judicial branch): The official statewide collection of West Virginia family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/family-court-forms
West Virginia court self-help resources (West Virginia courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own West Virginia family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.lawv.net
West Virginia rules of procedure (West Virginia judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in West Virginia. https://www.courtswv.gov/court-administration/rules
Official link data for West Virginia was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Can I file my own family papers online in West Virginia?
In West Virginia, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk. Free fill-in divorce packets are on the courtswv.gov website, and the circuit clerk's office accepts them in person or by mail.
How much does it cost to file a family case in West Virginia?
Divorce filing fee: ~$135. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in West Virginia?
Family cases in West Virginia are heard in the Family Court. West Virginia has a dedicated Family Court for divorce, custody, and support; Circuit Court handles appeals and some related matters. West Virginia's counties are grouped into family court circuits.