The main phone number for the courthouse in Buckhannon is 304-472-0535, which rings the Upshur County Commission Office rather than a general switchboard.1Upshur County. Contact Us If you know which department you need, calling its direct line below will get you to the right staff faster. The courthouse and its annex sit together on West Main Street in downtown Buckhannon.
Direct Numbers by Department
Circuit Clerk — 304-472-2370
Call the Circuit Clerk for felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, and appellate filings. Brian P. Gaudet is the Circuit Clerk. The office is in the Courthouse Annex at 38 West Main Street, Room 304.2Upshur County. Circuit Clerk
County Clerk — 304-472-1068
The County Clerk handles property deed recording, marriage licenses, and election services. Carol J. Smith is the County Clerk. The office is at 40 West Main Street, Room 101.3Upshur County. Office of the County Clerk
Magistrate Court — 304-472-2053
Magistrate Court hears misdemeanor criminal cases and civil disputes of $10,000 or less.4Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. Jury FAQ Geneva Peggs is the Magistrate Clerk. Individual magistrates have their own lines: Paul M. Davis at 304-472-2462 and Alan M. Suder at 304-472-2259. The office is at 38 West Main Street, Room 204.5West Virginia Judiciary. Upshur – Magistrate Court
Sheriff’s Office — 304-472-1180 (Tax) or 304-472-1182 (Law Enforcement)
The Sheriff runs two separate lines. Use 304-472-1180 for property tax payments and tax questions. Use 304-472-1182 for law enforcement matters.6Upshur County. Sheriff/Tax Office – Contact Information
Prosecuting Attorney — 304-472-1327
The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office handles criminal prosecutions and victim assistance for Upshur County. It is located at 38 West Main Street.7Upshur County West Virginia. Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Assessor — 304-472-4650
Call the Assessor’s Office with questions about property assessments or valuations. The office is at 38 West Main Street, Room 102.8Upshur County. Assessor Office
Family Court Is Not in Buckhannon
Upshur County’s Family Court, which handles divorce, child custody, and domestic relations, does not sit in Buckhannon. Judge Theresa Cogar Turner presides from the Lewis County Courthouse at 117 Court Avenue, Weston, WV 26452. The number is 304-269-0432. Call before you drive.9West Virginia Judiciary. Upshur – Family Court
Address and Hours
The main courthouse is at 40 West Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201. The adjacent Courthouse Annex, which houses the Circuit Clerk, Magistrate Court, Assessor, and Prosecuting Attorney, is at 38 West Main Street.10West Virginia Judiciary. Upshur County Information The two buildings are a short walk apart.
County offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.3Upshur County. Office of the County Clerk Filing and payment windows close at 4:00 PM even when a courtroom proceeding runs later. The courthouse is closed on state-recognized holidays, including West Virginia Day, and on federal observances.
If you are mailing documents or hand-delivering a filing, put the department name and room number on the envelope and bring it to the correct building. A filing addressed only to the courthouse can be delayed.