File a request with West Virginia State Auditor
Filing process
How records requests work with West Virginia State Auditor
Your request is filed in your name under West Virginia Freedom of Information Act. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
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Filed (day 0)
Submitted to West Virginia State Auditor.
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Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
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Response window (5 business days)
Under West Virginia Freedom of Information Act, the agency must respond within 5 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
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Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
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Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to Circuit Court and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
West Virginia Freedom of Information Act
W. Va. Code § 29B-1-1
West Virginia State Auditor is governed by West Virginia Freedom of Information Act, which requires a response within 5 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
West Virginia State Auditor public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in West Virginia
What to request
Common records from West Virginia State Auditor
Jurisdiction