Hampshire County Permits (West Virginia)

The Hampshire County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Hampshire County permits. Clerks in Hampshire County, West Virginia may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Hampshire County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Hampshire County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Hampshire County Circuit Clerk Romney WV 50 South High Street 26757 304-822-5022


A Hampshire County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Hampshire County, West Virginia issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Hampshire County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Hampshire County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

Romney City Permits and Zoning Romney WV 340 East Main Street 26757 304-822-5118