How to look up property records in West Virginia
West Virginia property records are kept locally, by each county. The county assessor keeps ownership and value for taxes, and the county clerk or recorder keeps deeds and plats.
CLILU maps 1,829,288 parcels in 55 West Virginia counties, 98% with the owner of record, refreshed weekly. Browse West Virginia by county or by city and ZIP code.
Find an owner in West Virginia
- Open the West Virginia parcel map, zoom in and tap the property.
- Note the owner, mailing address and parcel ID.
- For an official record, look the parcel ID up on the county assessor's site, then find the deed with the county recorder or clerk.
Property lines
Parcel outlines come from county GIS maps and are approximate. See how to find property lines for plats, markers and surveys.
Largest West Virginia counties by parcel count
- Kanawha: 193,761 parcels
- Berkeley: 113,036 parcels
- Lewis: 77,179 parcels
- Harrison: 74,567 parcels
- Fayette: 71,379 parcels
- Hardy: 70,360 parcels
- Mercer: 68,649 parcels
- Marion: 66,015 parcels
- Raleigh: 60,677 parcels
- Cabell: 58,831 parcels
Bulk data and lists
Investors and analysts can build owner lists (absentee and out-of-state owners, vacant land, acreage, sale dates) or download a whole county's parcel data as CSV.
Common questions
Are property records public in West Virginia?
Yes. The owner of record, assessed value and recorded deeds are public in West Virginia. Some protected people, such as judges and law enforcement officers, may ask for their home address to be shielded.
How do I find who owns a property in West Virginia?
Find the parcel on a parcel map such as CLILU (covering 55 West Virginia counties), or search the county assessor's website by address or owner. Confirm with the deed at the county recorder or clerk.
Where are deeds recorded in West Virginia?
Deeds are recorded by the county clerk or recorder where the property is located. Many offices offer online index searches; copies may carry a small fee.