SB852

Increasing fees for execution of service of process by certified mail

Complete·4/1/26

West Virginia SB852 increases fees for various business entity services and establishes a prepaid fees account.

West Virginia SB852 amends the Code of West Virginia to increase fees for services rendered by the Secretary of State, including fees for filing, recording, and issuing certificates for business entities. The bill specifies new fee amounts for services such as registration, amendments, and changes of name for corporations, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies. It also establishes a prepaid fees account for customers to prepay for services, with payments held in escrow until services are rendered.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

90 Yea

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4 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting

Mar 9

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting

History

Apr 1

Senate

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal