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The Jefferson County Clerk

The Jefferson County Clerk, Jacqueline C. Shadle, serves as the chief election authority for the County. Along with administering elections, the Clerk's Office maintains birth, marriage and death records, records documents, and keeps the minutes of the Jefferson County Commissioners.

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.

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*A service fee of 2.5% ($2.00 minimum) of the total charge will apply for all credit card transactions.

Useful Links

Document Inquiry

Trustee Sales

Plat Search

County Commission Agendas & Minutes

Jefferson County Budget and Annual Documents

Courthouse Historical Significance

Welcome to the famous and historic Jefferson County Courthouse, home of the John Brown Treason Trial. For a brief history of the Jefferson County Courthouse, please visit our informative page.

A Brief Synopsis of the General Indexes to Deeds and Deed Books

John Brown's Trial

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

WV GeoExplorer Project