City Charter Index
House Bill 5622, effective June 10, 2026, transfers the state repository for city charters, amendments, and ordinances to the Secretary of State. The bill outlines the information that must be submitted to the Secretary of State as well as be recorded in the office of the clerk of the county commission.
Documents received will be preserved as a public record and made available to the public. They will be displayed online in order of date received.
Cities — click here for information on submitting documents
Documents will be accepted by email in Word or PDF to execrecords@wvsos.gov.
Be sure to include:
- Name of municipality
- County
- Type of document
- Contact information for inquiries about the document
Documents will be displayed as received. You must redact any personal identification or confidential information prior to submitting.
If you have any questions, please call the Secretary of State’s office at (304) 558-6000 and ask to speak to the Administrative Law Division.
