Services

Business Office

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Business Office is open to the public by appointment only.

Please call 304-728-3205 to schedule an appointment.

Concealed Weapons Permits

In-State Applications

  • Fee: $50 with application
  • Veterans: No fee
  • A complimentary duplicate wallet-size photo ID is provided.

Out-of-State Applications

  • Fee: $100 with application
  • Cash only

Provisional Applications

  • $15 with application
  • $15 at the time of pickup

Application Requirements

For an initial application, bring your original training certificate showing completion of training that includes live fire, along with your driver’s license. Staff will make copies and return the original documents.

For a renewal, bring your current permit and driver’s license.

Applications must be signed in the presence of a notary. Notary services are available at the Sheriff’s Office at no charge.

If using a DD Form 214 as proof of training, it must include small-arms training.

Applications are available at the Sheriff’s Office.

Related Resources

  • Gun Reciprocity Map
  • W. Va. Code §61-7-4 — License to carry deadly weapons
  • W. Va. Code §61-7-4a — Provisional license to carry deadly weapons

Fingerprinting

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per card

The organization requesting your fingerprints should provide the fingerprint card. Complete the card in black ink and bring a driver’s license or other photo identification.

Prescription Drug Take Back

To help residents safely dispose of unwanted prescription medications, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office provides a secure medication drop-off receptacle in the front lobby. Prescription medications may be deposited anonymously, with no questions asked, during regular business hours.

No personal information is collected from medications placed in the receptacle. Medications are removed from the bin and transported directly to an authorized destruction site for disposal.

Reports

Fee: $20 per copy

Copies of incident and accident reports are available in person during regular business hours or by mail.

Mail requests must include a self-addressed, stamped return envelope.

Additional fees apply for photographs associated with a report:

  • $5 per page
  • $20 per CD

Some photographs may not be available in a format that can be provided on a CD.

VIN Verification

Fee: $5 per VIN

If you are unable to bring the vehicle to the Sheriff’s Office, you must first visit the office to pay the fee. Staff will then provide instructions for arranging a VIN verification at a Jefferson County location.

Service of Process

Fee: $30 per address, per paper

The Sheriff’s Office provides service of process for qualifying legal documents. The applicable fee is charged for each document served at each address.

Contact the County Sheriff

Non-Emergency Calls for Service

304-725-8484

Phone

304-728-3205
Fax: 304-728-3299

Address

102 Industrial Blvd,
Kearneysville WV 25430

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
By Appointment Only