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News & Announcements

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    Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,172 New WV Business Registrations for April 2022
    05/13/2022
    Clay County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more
    WV Secretary of State Mac Warner asks Biden Administration to Cease his Executive Branch Federal Overreach into State Election Administration
    05/09/2022
    Secretary' letter to President Biden...read more
    Secretary Warner Urges Voters to Check Their Polling Location at GoVoteWV.com Prior to Election Day
    05/09/2022
    WV's First Election After Creating Single Member Districts...read more
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Office of the Secretary of State
State Capitol Building
Charleston, WV 25305

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 558-6000
Fax: (304) 558-0900
Toll Free: (866) 767-8683
Investigations Hotline: (877) 372-8398

WV One Stop Business Center
1615 East Washington Street
Charleston, WV 25311-2126

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 558-8000
Fax: (304) 558-8381
Toll Free: (866) 767-8683

North Central WV Business Hub
153 West Main Street
Suite D- Third Floor
Clarksburg, WV 26301

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 367-2775
Fax: (304) 627-2243

Eastern Panhandle Business Hub
229 East Martin Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 356-2654
Fax: (304) 260-4360

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