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PBS's "The Legislature Today" with Beth Vorhees

Governor Manchin's Sixth State of the State Address

Secretary Tennant Delivers Budget Proposal

Secretary of State

Bldg. 1, Suite 157-K
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV 25305-0770

Phone Numbers

Main (304) 558-6000
Business and Licensing (304) 558-8000
Toll-Free (866) 767-8683
Investigation Hotline (877) 372-8398

Fax Numbers

Main Fax (304) 558-0900

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News and Announcements

Secretary of State's Office Goes Red For Women

The event urges women "to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke."

Time To File Annual Reports; Filing Period Runs January 1 - June 30

The Secretary of State’s Office would like to encourage business owners to take advantage of filing their company’s report through the State’s online portal “Business for WV” (www.business4wv.com).

1,200 Watch Live Candidate Filing Webcast

The live webcast began at noon on the final day of filing and ended at midnight, when candidacy papers had to be postmarked.

SPECIAL NOTICE - State Code Does Not Permit Filing Extension Due To Weather

Candidate filings must be postmarked by midnight on January 30.