West Virginia
Background Checks
Important background check guidelines and information regarding national criminal background checks, criminal record checks, criminal history checks, court and MVR fees in the state of West Virginia.

State Laws in West Virginia
Need To Run Background Screenings in West Virginia?
Hire Image provides comprehensive West Virginia background checks including the following:
- Employment background checks
- Criminal background checks
- Drug screening tests
- Educational verifications
- Driving record searches
- Ban the Box/Fair Chance Hiring Rules
Currently, West Virginia has no statewide Ban The Box or Fair Chance Hiring Rules.
- Credit History Bans
Currently, West Virginia has no statewide Credit History Bans.
- Medical or Recreational Marijuana Laws
Currently, West Virginia allows the use and possession of marijuana by individuals for medical purposes by qualifying patients who have a recommendation from a doctor to use Medical Marijuana. The law provides specific employment protections. Employers are prohibited from discriminating based on an applicant or employee’s status as a medical marijuana user. However, the law specifically does not require an employer to accommodate medical use in the workplace and restricts employee activities.
- Salary History Bans
Currently, West Virginia has no statewide Salary History Bans.
- West Virginia Access Fees
West Virginia County Criminal Search Access Fees
West Virginia, Hampshire County, $10.00
West Virginia Statewide Criminal Search Access Fees
West Virginia Statewide Access Fee – No Statewide Search Available
West Virginia MVR Access Fees
West Virginia MVR Access Fee $12.50
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