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West Virginia property research
Your starting point for land records. Find county resources for deeds, recorded documents, and property research. Get to the right official source with fewer detours.
New to land records? Start here → 55 county starting points Official-source links Practical research guides
Find your county’s records Start with the county where the property is located.
See your county’s available links and access details before visiting the official website. Browse all counties →
Find your county Resources organized by location
Choose the right record Deeds, indexes, maps, and more
Continue at the source Use the official county website
County directory
Where is the property? Choose a county to see its available records resources and next steps.
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A simple place to begin
Three steps to a better search. 01 Locate the property Start with the county, an owner’s name, and any parcel or recording reference you already have.
02 Choose the right resource Recorded deeds, assessment information, and tax payments may live in different systems.
03 Check the original record Follow the official link and confirm details with the office that maintains the document.
Research guides
A little guidance goes a long way. Plain-language help for finding and using property records.
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Can’t find the record you need? The county clerk can help with access, older documents, and copy requests. Start with the state’s official clerk directory.
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