Clay County
West Virginia — Free Public Records Directory
Birth/Marriage Certificates & Other Vital Docs
Marriage licenses and land records are filed with the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are issued through the state vital records office.
ⓘ Fee required for certified copies of marriage records. For birth and death certificates visit WV DHHR Vital Registration.
Deeds & Land Records
Property deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real property documents are recorded with the County Clerk, who also serves as the county recorder.
ⓘ The County Clerk serves as the recorder of deeds and handles both land recording and vital records.
Property Assessments
Property valuations and assessment records maintained by the County Assessor.
ⓘ Free online access.
Tax Records & Payment History
Property tax bills, payment history, and delinquent tax records maintained by the County Sheriff.
ⓘ Free online lookup.
GIS Maps & Parcel Boundaries
Due to the huge variation of GIS data sites, please visit the county's main website for any GIS or map/parcel lookup.
ⓘ GIS portals vary widely by county — most are accessible directly from the county's official homepage.