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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 pointsOfficial-source linksPractical 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 countyResources organized by location
Choose the right recordDeeds, indexes, maps, and more
Continue at the sourceUse the official county website

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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