Mercer County Permits (West Virginia)

The Mercer County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Mercer County permits. Clerks in Mercer 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 Mercer County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Mercer County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Mercer County Clerk Princeton WV 1501 East Main Street 24740 304-487-8371

Mercer County Clerk Bluefield WV 100 Rogers Street 24701 304-325-3774


A Mercer County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in Mercer County, West Virginia may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in Mercer County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Bluefield City Hall Bluefield WV 200 Rogers Street 24701 304-327-2401

Bramwell Town Hall Bramwell WV 100 SIMMONS Ave 24715 304-248-7114


A Mercer 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 Mercer 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. Mercer County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Mercer 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.

Matoaka Permits Matoaka WV 100 Valley Street 24736 304-467-7311

Princeton Code Enforcement Princeton WV 800 Bee Street 24740 304-487-5024