# West Virginia Secretary of State — Authentications

West Virginia Secretary of State — Authentications is an apostille authority in Charleston, West Virginia, United States.

The West Virginia Secretary of State issues apostilles for West Virginia public documents for use abroad. See the official page for what to send and the current fee.

## Details

- Address: Charleston, West Virginia, United States
- Website: [sos.wv.gov/business/apostilles-and-authentications/authentication-documents-international-use](<https://sos.wv.gov/business/apostilles-and-authentications/authentication-documents-international-use>)
- What this office covers: Apostilles for West Virginia public documents
- Source note: West Virginia Secretary of State apostille page. Official page, checked 2026-10-07.

## Questions

### Where is West Virginia Secretary of State — Authentications?

West Virginia Secretary of State — Authentications is at Charleston, West Virginia, United States.

### How do I contact West Virginia Secretary of State — Authentications?

To contact West Virginia Secretary of State — Authentications, visit https://sos.wv.gov/business/apostilles-and-authentications/authentication-documents-international-use.

### Should I post my original document to West Virginia Secretary of State — Authentications?

Read the official page linked in the listing first. Many offices take documents by post, some see walk-ins, and a few take requests online. Never send an original you cannot replace until the office confirms what it needs.

## Source

From [HCCH Apostille Section: status table and authority records](https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41), license © HCCH 1951-2026. Plain facts restated (membership, office names and contact details); no open licence stated., checked 2026-10-07.

Last updated October 7, 2026.

## Links

- This apostille authority on the [web page](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/west-virginia/charleston/west-virginia-secretary-of-state-authentications>)
- [State and regional apostille offices in Charleston](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/west-virginia/charleston/category/regional-apostille-offices.md>)
- [Apostille offices in Charleston](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/west-virginia/charleston/category/apostille-offices.md>)
- [More apostille authorities in Charleston](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/west-virginia/charleston.md>)

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