PROPERTY TAX RESEARCH, MADE SIMPLER
Randolph County, West Virginia
Where to look, which office to contact, and how to request records.
Where to obtain records
West Virginia State Auditor — certified land records; Randolph County Sheriff’s Tax Office — county-held bills
Search state-certified land — Randolph CountyHow to find the information
For Randolph County land records handled by the state, open the State Auditor search. In Certified to State, choose the tax year and Randolph, then enter an available identifier such as a name, ticket number, account number, or map and parcel. In Certified to Deputy Land Commissioners, select Randolph in Counties and use the available search fields. Review the record category and year before relying on a result.
For unpaid real-estate bills still held by Randolph County, ask the Sheriff’s Tax Office for a tax-ticket lookup or the latest available delinquent real-estate list. Give the tax year and parcel or ticket number if known. Ask which office now holds the record and how to obtain a copy.
Use Office website below for the county route. The Treasurer page links the county tax service and refers state land and redemption questions to the State Auditor. The separate County Clerk records link is not a substitute for a tax-bill inquiry.
What to ask for
“I am looking for publicly available delinquent real-property tax records for Randolph County for [tax year]. Which office maintains these records? Is there an online search or downloadable list? If not, how can I request a copy, and what fees apply?”
Have the property address, parcel number, owner name, and tax year ready when searching for a particular property.
County-specific notes
The Treasurer page links the county tax service and refers state land and redemption questions to the State Auditor. The separate County Clerk records link is not a substitute for a tax-bill inquiry. A state-search result or historic delinquent list does not establish an unpaid balance today. No matching records in one search does not establish that all county taxes are paid. Verification covers access sources, not individual tax bills.
Need help with your research?
Understand tax lists, prepare a records request and check whether a publication is current.