Wayne County Permits (West Virginia)

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

Kenova City Clerk Kenova WV 1501 Pine Street 25530 304-453-1571

Wayne County Clerk Wayne WV PO Box 38 25570 304-272-6359


A Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Fort Gay Town Hall Fort Gay WV 3407 Wayne Street 25514 304-648-5246


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

Wayne County Building Department and Permits Wayne WV 700 Hendricks Street, # B3 25570 304-272-5746