How to Search Preston County Records (Start Here)
In West Virginia, the Sheriff collects property taxes.
- Court records: Circuit Clerk. Use WV Courts for online case search.
- Deeds and liens: County Clerk.
- County Assessor.
- Tax bills: County Sheriff.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
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Births
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Records of Preston County births between 1861 and 1862, and 1865 through 1910.
Marriages
Visit →Vital Records
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Marriages recorded in Preston County in 1866 and 1869 through 1970.
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Preston County
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Official government website of Preston County, West Virginia.
Ordinances & Forms
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Preston County Commission codes and downloadable forms.
Agendas & Minutes
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Preston County Commission public meeting Agendas and Minutes.
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Births
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Records of Preston County births between 1861 and 1862, and 1865 through 1910.
Marriages
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Marriages recorded in Preston County in 1866 and 1869 through 1970.
Business, Voter & Other
Preston County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Official government website of Preston County, West Virginia.
Ordinances & Forms
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Preston County Commission codes and downloadable forms.
Agendas & Minutes
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Preston County Commission public meeting Agendas and Minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Preston County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Preston County. For online case lookups, use WV Courts — it covers West Virginia Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Preston County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Sheriff.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Preston County? ▼
West Virginia handles vital records at the state level through West Virginia DHHR Vital Registration Office. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the County Clerk in Preston County.
Are Preston County records available online? ▼
Online access in Preston County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Why does the Sheriff handle property taxes in Preston County? ▼
In West Virginia, the county Sheriff is the property tax collector by state law. The Sheriff's office sends tax bills, accepts payments, and pursues delinquent taxes. This surprises people from other states, where a Treasurer or Tax Collector does this.
Is there a statewide search that covers Preston County? ▼
For court records, yes — WV Courts covers Preston County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Preston County directly.
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