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Looking for a Specific Record?
The fastest route for the property records people ask about most in Jefferson County:
- Who owns a property, or what it sold for: see the Jefferson County property search
- Deeds and chain of title: see Jefferson County deed records
- Assessed value, exemptions, and tax bills: see Jefferson County property tax records
- Boundaries and parcel numbers: see Jefferson County parcel maps
- The offices behind the records: see Jefferson County property records offices
- Records not available online: submit a request under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act, W. Va. Code ch. 29B, to the office that holds the record
Jefferson County Clerk: The Clerk's office is at 393 North Lawrence Street in the county government complex. Call 304-728-3215 or write to countyclerkcontactus@jeffcowv.gov. The public counter is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; records received after 4 p.m. are processed the next business day. During the transfer to the new building, historic-record-room visits are by appointment.
Assessor and tax questions: The Assessor is in Suite 100 at 393 North Lawrence Street and can be reached at 304-728-3224. For tax receipts and balances, contact the Sheriff-Treasurer's Tax Office at 110 North George Street, 304-728-3220; public hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. These offices, not this website, can verify current account details and tell you which request process applies.