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.
*A service fee of 2.5% ($2.00 minimum) of the total charge will apply for all credit card transactions.
Useful Links
Trustee Sales
Plat Search
County Commission Agendas & Minutes
Jefferson County Budget and Annual Documents
Transparency Portal
The Jefferson County Commission and the West Virginia State Auditor's Office made a commitment to improve transparency with the goal of driving citizen engagement. The goal is to provide both citizens and public servants access to information quickly and with fewer headaches. Click on the Jefferson County Checkbooks Link below to access the Transparency Portal.
- West Virginia Open.Gov Checkbooks for Jefferson County
- How to use the Open.Gov Checkbooks Transparency Portal
Courthouse Historical Significance
A Brief Synopsis of the General Indexes to Deeds and Deed Books
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.