Process Server & Court Filing in Kanawha County, WV

Courts we file and serve in

2 Kanawha County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (civil cases; e-filing live March 31, 2024; WV Trial Court Rule 15/15A)
E-filing system: WV E-File / CourtPLUS (WV Judiciary circuit/family e-filing)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $200 (institute civil action; W. Va. Code §59-1-11; service fees extra)
Small claims fee: Filed in WV Magistrate Court (≤$10,000), not Circuit Clerk
Family law petition fee: $135 (divorce/separate maintenance/annulment; filed via Circuit Clerk, heard in Family Court)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Kanawha County Courthouse111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301(304) 357-0130Criminal, Civil, Family, ProbateE-filing

Family Court Building111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301(304) 357-0130Family, JuvenileE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 15, 2026. Kanawha County court information on 1Court

Our services in Kanawha County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Kanawha County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Other counties we cover

All West Virginia counties

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Kanawha County?

1Court lists e-filing in Kanawha County as: Mandatory for attorneys (civil cases; e-filing live March 31, 2024; WV Trial Court Rule 15/15A). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Kanawha County courthouses hear civil cases?

Kanawha County Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Kanawha County?

$200 (institute civil action; W. Va. Code §59-1-11; service fees extra), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Kanawha County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Kanawha County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Kanawha County, West Virginia