How to Search Berkeley County, West West Virginia Records (Start Here)
Berkeley 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
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property | GIS
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Desktop and Mobile access to GIS map property records for Berkeley County.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Deaths
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Death records in Berkeley County in 1859 and between 1865 and 1956.
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Marriages
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Berkeley County marriages recorded 1780-1856, in 1858, and between 1862 and 1970.
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Property | GIS
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Desktop and Mobile access to GIS map property records for Berkeley County.
Vital Records
Deaths
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Death records in Berkeley County in 1859 and between 1865 and 1956.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Berkeley County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Berkeley County. For online case lookups, use WV Courts — it covers West Virginia Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley County.
Are Berkeley County records available online? ▼
Berkeley County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Why does the Sheriff handle property taxes in Berkeley 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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