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County Clerk in Gilmer County, West Virginia
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- January 12, 2026 - August 1, 2026
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County Clerk
About this position
The County Clerk is responsible for maintaining records of governing body transactions such as resolutions and ordinances. The County Clerk maintains and provides records including birth, marriage, civil union, and death certificates. The County Clerk also issues permits and licenses.
Position Details
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must reside in the county in which they are elected
Filing Requirements
File a pre-candidacy registration form before rasing money for candidacy. File certificate of announcement, and finance reports. Filing fee - 1% of the annual salary and based on county classification. To waive filing fee - signatures of four voters registered in the political subdivision the candidate seeks to represent are required for each dollar of the filing fee. Non party candidates signature requirement - not less than one percent of the entire vote cast at the last preceding general election for the office being sought but never less than twenty-five
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
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