How to Search West Virginia Public Records
West Virginia public records are kept by official state and county agencies. Below are 79 verified statewide databases, organized by record type. Each link goes directly to the official West Virginia government source — no third-party data brokers.
Population
1.8M
Households
716K
Median Income
$55,217
Median Home Value
$145,800
Statewide Databases
79 verified official West Virginia government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.
Court Records
Court Forms
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West Virginia Judiciary court forms, including family court and magistrate court forms, personal safety, guardianship, conservator, expungement, mental hygiene, and translator forms.
Court Opinions | Supreme Court
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Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia for civil, criminal, and family law appeals opinions.
Court Rules
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West Virginia Judiciary court rules, including: Supreme Court, Circuit Court, Family Court, and Magistrate Court Proceedings; Rules Governing Lawyers and Judges; and Miscellaneous rules.
Court of Claims
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Use this service of the West Virginia Legislature to search the West Virginia Court of Claims Decisions by keyword.
Court Opinions | U.S. 4th Circuit
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U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals opinions for West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Court Records - Northern U.S. District PACER
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Register with the PACER system to search the U.S. Northern District Court of West Virginia PACER system for Federal civil & criminal court records.
Court Records - Northern U.S. District PACER - Bankruptcy
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Provided by: U.S. Northern District Court of West Virginia. Register with the fee-based PACER system to search for Federal bankruptcy court records by case number, name, SSN/Tax ID, or case type. P...
Court Records - Southern U.S. District PACER
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Provided by: U.S. Southern District Court of West Virginia. Register with the fee-based PACER system to search for Federal civil & criminal court records by case number, party name, filing date, or...
Court Records - Southern U.S. District PACER - Bankruptcy
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Provided by: U.S. Southern District Court of West Virginia. Register with the fee-based PACER system to search for Federal bankruptcy court records by case number, name, SSN/Tax ID, or case type. P...
Court of Appeals | U.S. Fourth Circuit Records
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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals PACER database. Search for case records and obtain dockets and document copies. Access requires PACER registration and a small fee per search. Covers West Virginia...
Criminal Records
Companies and Corporations | Official Document Validation
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Official document validation from the Secretary of State. Enter a WV corporate document code to determine if the document is authentic.
Fayette County | Assessor
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Parcel ownership, assessment, and sales record searches from the Fayette County Assessor's Office.
Inmates | Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority
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Current inmate search from the WV Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority.
Criminal Histories
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West Virginia State Police information on how to order criminal histories for employment, housing, and license certification.
Asbestos Supervisors
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Browse by name for West Virginia Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division licensed Asbestos Supervisors.
Monongalia County Property - Assessor
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Search assessor of Monongalia County, West Virginia by owner name, property info, date, sale price, acreage or other options to view information including maps, owner, address, description, acreage...
Cabell County Property & GIS Maps
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Use this service from Cabell County, West Virginia to locate property information and view interactive maps of the area.
Community Resources
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Search by service and/or county for community resources such as addiction counseling, employment services, health care, housing, mental and behavioral health services, transportation, education, an...
Inmates | Department of Corrections
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West Virginia Department of Corrections records of offenders and inmates.
Inmates | Escapees and Absconders
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West Virginia Department of Corrections list of escapees and parole absconders.
Vital Records
Birth Records
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Use this West Virginia Division of Culture and History service to search for birth records in selected counties between 1816 and 1931.
Birth Records 1853-1930
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Over 1 million West Virginia county birth records filed between 1853 and 1930.
Births and Christenings 1853-1928
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Database of 466,000 West Virginia birth and christening records filed between 1853 and 1928.
Death Records
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Use this West Virginia Division of Culture and History service to search for death records in selected counties between 1853 and 1970.
Deaths Records 1853-1970
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1.4 million West Virginia state and county death records filed between 1885 and 1930.
Deaths and Burials 1854-1932
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Database of 48,000 West Virginia death and burial records filed between 1854 and 1932.
Deaths | Social Security Administration
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Social Security death index for Virginia deaths.
Marriage Records
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Use this West Virginia Division of Culture and History service to search for marriage records in selected counties between 1856 and 1970.
Property Records
Real Estate Appraisers
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Use this West Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Board service to search or browse their pdf roster of licensed appraisers.
Property | Delinquent Land
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West Virginia State Auditor database of county delinquent tax properties.
Real Estate Continuing Education Providers
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Provided by the West Virginia Real Estate Commission. Browse this listing of Approved Continuing Education Providers.
Harrison County Property - Tax
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Search the Harrison County, West Virginia property tax database by tax year, owner name, property address, parcel number, district, and map to view tax and value data.
Preston County| GIS
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GIS map parcel record search and tax maps from the Preston County Assessor.
West Virginia Property Tax Records and Tax Maps
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Register with this Seneca Technologies site and purchase access to statewide West Virginia property tax records and tax maps.
Cabell County Property Tax Records
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Search property tax records in Cabell County, West Virginia by name, account number, ticket number or map and parcel.
Hancock County Property
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Search the Hancock County, West Virginia Assessor database for property records. Search by name, parcel number, address, or account number.
Licenses Records
Accountants
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Certified Public Accountants, Public Accountants, and Accounting Firms licensed with the West Virginia Board of Accountancy.
Medical Corporations
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Use this West Virginia Board of Medicine service to search for licensed Medical Corporations.
Nurses - Licensed Practical - WV
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Click on "Check License Status" to search the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses by license number, social security number, or name.
Pharmacies & Pharmacy Businesses
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Search this West Virginia Board of Pharmacy service by name, city, county, state, business type, or license number for West Virginia licensed Pharmacies & Pharmacy Businesses (hospital pharmacies, ...
Pharmacists - West Virginia
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Search this West Virginia Board of Pharmacy service by name or license number for West Virginia licensed pharmacists. Information includes disciplinary actions.
Security Guards
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Search this West Virginia Secretary of State licensing database for security guards. Search by partial name, firm name, city, county, and license type. Results may include address and phone number.
Acupuncture
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Browse this West Virginia Board of Acupuncture list by name for Acupuncture licensees.
Asbestos Contractors
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Browse by name for West Virginia Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division licensed Asbestos Contractors.
Asbestos Training Providers (pdf)
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Scroll down and click on "WV Approved Asbestos Training Providers" to download this Adobe Acrobat pdf file. Browse by name for West Virginia Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division approved Asbest...
Counseling
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Use this West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling informational page to obtain information on how to verify the license of a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Engineering Companies - Authorized
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Search by name or license number for Authorized Engineering Companies in West Virginia. Provides registration number, name, address, and Engineer in Charge.
Business Records
Campaign Finance
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West Virginia Secretary of State campaign candidate and committee finance reports, historical filings, and Federal candidate reports.
Companies and Corporations
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Search business organizations in WV. Includes business trusts, corporations, LLCs, LLPs, Professional LLPs, trademark holders, limited partnerships, general partnerships, and non-profits.
Companies and Corporations | Apostilles and Certificates
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West Virginia Secretary of State index of Apostilles and Certificates of Authenticity.
Companies and Corporations | Certificates
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Search for a West Virginia business entity and validate or order an official Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Authorization.
Companies and Corporations | Charities
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Charitable Organizations search from the WV Secretary of State.
Companies and Corporations | Lists
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Build and order customized registered business lists from the WV Secretary of State.
Companies and Corporations | Trademarks
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West Virginia Secretary of State trademark and service mark search.
Executive Journal
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WV Secretary of State search of the Executive Journal for names that appear as appointees and commissioners, on boards and public service districts, and in executive orders and proclamations.
Lobbyists & Represented Employers / Organizations
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Browse these Adobe Acrobat .pdf files of West Virginia Lobbyist Registration listings and represented employers & organizations.
Newspapers Authorized to Accept Legal Advertisements
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Click on "List of Qualified Newspapers in WV" to browse this West Virginia Secretary of State listing of qualified newspapers who are authorized to accept legal advertisements.
Civic Records
Legislation
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Browse the West Virginia Legislature by year for Bill Status, or perform Bill Text Search.
Surname Exchange
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West Virginia Archives and History database of surnames and researchers who are interested in surname information exchanges.
Other Records
* Official Website for the State of West Virginia
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Official West Virginia website; find information about government officials, offices, departments, services, and programs.
Banks, Savings and Loans, Credit Unions
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West Virginia Division of Banking records for licensed banks, credit unions, savings banks, savings and loans, and bank holding companies.
Codes
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Search West Virginia Codes by section, article and chapter or browse the West Virginia Code by chapter or title.
Environmental Protection Maps
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West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection interactive maps of oil and gas permits, mining, water withdrawal, toxic releases, and more.
Immunizations & Vaccinations
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Information on how to find West Virginia immunization & vaccination records.
Appraisers
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Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council index of licensed appraisers, including West Virginia.
Berkeley County | GIS
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Berkeley County desktop and mobile access to GIS map property searches.
GIS Map
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Interactive GIS map of West Virginia roads, geography, topography, aerial photography, and more.
West Virginia Counties
All 55 West Virginia counties.
Barbour
Berkeley
Boone
Braxton
Brooke
Cabell
Calhoun
Clay
Doddridge
Fayette
Gilmer
Grant
Greenbrier
Hampshire
Hancock
Hardy
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Kanawha
Lewis
Lincoln
Logan
Marion
Marshall
Mason
Mcdowell
Mercer
Mineral
Mingo
Monongalia
Monroe
Morgan
Nicholas
Ohio
Pendleton
Pleasants
Pocahontas
Preston
Putnam
Raleigh
Randolph
Ritchie
Roane
Summers
Taylor
Tucker
Tyler
Upshur
Wayne
Webster
Wetzel
Wirt
Wood
Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in California?▼
No. California does not offer a free public criminal history database. You can search individual county Superior Court websites for court-level criminal cases. For a full background, you need a Live Scan fingerprint check through the California Department of Justice - this requires the subject's consent.
How do I search California court cases?▼
Each county runs its own Superior Court case search - there is no single statewide court portal. Go to the county Superior Court website where the case was filed. Major counties like LA (lacourt.org), San Diego (sdcourt.ca.gov), and SF (sf.courts.ca.gov) have online case search.
Where do I search California business entities?▼
The Secretary of State at bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov. Search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other business entities filed in California.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in California?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some counties combine them into one office (San Diego, Sonoma, Marin). Others keep them separate (LA, Santa Clara). Check the specific county page for details.
Last updated: 2026