West Virginia Eviction filing fees

How much does it cost to file an eviction in West Virginia?

A West Virginia landlord can file a petition to remove a tenant in magistrate court or circuit court. In magistrate court the filing fee is $30 when the action seeks relief other than money damages (possession only); if money damages are claimed, the fee runs from $30 (up to $500) to $50 (over $2,000), collected in advance. Statute text: "Where the action seeks relief other than money damage $30.00" (W. Va. Code §§ 50-3-1(a), 55-3A-1(a)).

Verified Source: W. Va. Code §§ 50-3-1(a), 55-3A-1(a) · last checked 2026-10-18