Free links to official West Virginia state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 55 counties.
How to Search West Virginia Public Records
West Virginia's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 55 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
Courts: The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (31 circuits), Family Court, Magistrate Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and may also be available locally.
Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
1,769,979
Households
729,200
Median Income
$55,948
Median Home Value
$145,800
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
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Search this West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Agency service for retail (e.g. liquor stores) and non-retail (e.g. breweries) alcohol and alcoholic beverage licenses.
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 Asbestos Training Providers.
Browse these West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Sanitation Division lists for approved brands of bottled water, permitted bottled water plants, and water qualit laboratories.
Search the West Virginia Division of Labor database by name for licensed contractors. Provides license number, company name, address, and phone number.
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.
Search by name or license number for Authorized Engineering Companies in West Virginia. Provides registration number, name, address, and Engineer in Charge.
Click on "Licensed Certified Loggers" to browse this West Virginia Division of Forestry list of licensees. Information is provided in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
Search or browse this West Virginia Massage Therapy Board database by last name for currently licensed massage therapists operating within West Virginia.
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.
Search this West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification database for licensed Nurse Aides by name, last four digits of social security #, or Eval-Code
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.
Use this West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses service to search for licensees by license number, social security number, or name.
Search this West Virginia Board of Pharmacy service by name or license number for West Virginia licensed pharmacists. Information includes disciplinary actions.
Use this West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy informational page to obtain information on how to verify the license of a Physical Therapist. License searches are by written request only and require a fee.
The West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists does not provide an online roster or database of licensees, but this link provides information on how to verify a psychologist or school psychologist license.
Click on "Search for Licensed Technologists" to search or browse the West Virginia Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners database by name for Radiologic Technology licensees. Provides name, address, license number, license dates, and status.
Search this West Virginia Secretary of State licensing database for athletic agents. Search by partial name, firm name, city, county, and license type. Results may include address and phone number.
Search this West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Children and Families database fo licensed child care centers by county, view the entire list, or browse the database.
55 West Virginia counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Is there a free statewide criminal search in West Virginia?▼
West Virginia's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Countie-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search West Virginia court cases?▼
West Virginia's court system is headed by the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (31 circuits), Family Court, Magistrate Court. Many West Virginia courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search West Virginia business entities?▼
The West Virginia Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in West Virginia?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a West Virginia birth or death certificate?▼
West Virginia vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are West Virginia property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a West Virginia sex offender?▼
The West Virginia sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
