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News & Announcements

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    NASS recognizes Del. Caleb Hanna as one of just 13 inaugural national recipients
    03/18/2022
    The National John Lewis Youth Leadership Award...read more
    Ryan McFarland joins the WV Secretary of State's Office as a Herndon Fellow
    03/16/2022
    St. Marys High School Grad and Former UC Student Body President...read more
    Warner urges West Virginians to use caution when responding to charitable solicitations to aid Ukraine and Ukrainian Refugees
    03/10/2022
    All Charities Must be Properly Registered...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
200 West Main Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 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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