County Clerk
The Jefferson County Clerk
Our Vision
To anticipate, meet, and exceed the expectations of our customers and colleagues.
Our Strategy
- Deliver Outstanding Customer Service
- Be Effective and Efficient
- Gain Public Confidence and Trust
- Foster a Positive Workplace
Our Mission
To protect, preserve and maintain the public records, as well as the election process, with integrity and accountability; to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of West Virginia while providing the utmost accurate and professional service to our customers and colleagues.
Our Values
- Respect everyone.
- Act with Integrity.
- Embrace Diversity.
- Build Relationships.
- Be Accountable.
- Learn through Innovation.
Office Hours
The Jefferson County Clerk's office is open Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The County Clerk's Office is pleased to announce that we will begin accepting electronic document filings on January 1, 2019 through the online vendor, Simplifile. Whether you are a title company, bank, attorney, lien filer, or another type document submitter, all you need to start e-recording with Simplifile is a Windows PC, high-speed internet access and a scanner. You can contact Simplifile at 800-460-5657 or simplifile.com to set up your e-recording account.
*A service fee will apply for all credit card transactions.
Useful Links
Trustee Sales
Plat Search
County Commission Agendas & Minutes
Courthouse Historical Significance
John Brown's Will (from 1859, recorded in Will Book 16 at Page 143)
Trustee's Sale of Slaves (from February 24, 1838, recorded in Deed Book 22 at Page 367)
Northern New York Tombstone Transcription Project (John Brown Farm Cemetery in New York)
Kennedy Farm House (Information on John Brown)
West Virginia Archives and History
Video posted by Rob Aitcheson, Historic Landmarks Commission.