WELCOME to the Office of the County Clerk, Jean Butcher!

10 Howard Street

Glenville, WV  26351

OFFICE HOURS:  8 am - 4 pm Monday thru Friday

CONTACT: (304) 462-7641   jean.butcher@gilmercountywv.gov

The County Clerk's position is an elected position for a six year term. The responsibilities of the County Clerk include the management of records of the County Commission and certain election duties.

DUTIES:  The responsibilities of the County Clerk and staff are: 

• Issuance of marriage licenses, birth and death certificates
• Record births, marriages and deaths in the county
• Serve as Chief Voter Registration Official for the county
• Registrar for all voters in the county
• Conduct Absentee voting
• Serve as election officer; prepare ballot and other election related duties; receive filings for county elective offices
• Maintain custody and integrity of the county's voting machines, ballot boxes and other election supplies
• Conduct training sessions for poll workers
• Serves as recorder of all documents
• Keep records of County Commission transactions
• Keep minutes of all County Commission Meetings
• Responsible for the book keeping of the county including budget, accounting and payroll
• Prepare Financial Statement for the county
• Set up appointments for County Commission
• Responsible for public notice of all Commission meetings
• Serve as Secretary for Civil Service Commission
• Issue hunting and fishing licenses
• Provide notary services
• Issue military service discharge records
• Probate wills and assist in administration of estates