Employers of individuals whose wages are being garnished through suggestee execution are also served. See Service by the SOS for more information on which defendants can be served. Many defendants cannot be served through the Secretary of State. Individual residents of West Virginia, businesses which are sole proprietorships or partnerships, county and municipal governments and local agencies, and some other categories are served personally, often through the county sheriff. See Other Types of Service for more information on alternative service.
Correct filing is vital to prompt service of process.
For information about filing procedures, forms, fees and payment methods, our mailing address, and other information, see Filing Procedures .