How to Search Raleigh County, West West Virginia Records (Start Here)
Raleigh County, West Virginia — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
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
Deaths
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Death records in Raleigh County between 1853 and 1860, and 1865 through 1966.
Births
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Births recorded in Raleigh County 1853 through 1860, 1862 and 1863, and 1865 through 1916.
Marriages
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Marriages in Raleigh County from 1850 through 1854, and 1890 through 1969.
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Raleigh County
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Raleigh County, West Virginia official county website.
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Deaths
Visit →Vital Records
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Death records in Raleigh County between 1853 and 1860, and 1865 through 1966.
Births
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Births recorded in Raleigh County 1853 through 1860, 1862 and 1863, and 1865 through 1916.
Marriages
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Marriages in Raleigh County from 1850 through 1854, and 1890 through 1969.
Business, Voter & Other
Raleigh County
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Raleigh County, West Virginia official county website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Raleigh County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Raleigh County. For online case lookups, use WV Courts — it covers West Virginia Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh County.
Are Raleigh County records available online? ▼
Raleigh County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering property records, vital records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Why does the Sheriff handle property taxes in Raleigh 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.
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