There are two easy methods for locating a Deed for real estate when you do not know the Deed Book and Page Numbers. The first method is by the owner’s name, and the second method is by street address.
First Method
If you know the property owner’s name, you can look at WV PROPERTYTAXES.COM and select “Ohio County” for your search. At the site, you will type in the box, the last name of the owner and then a few letters of the first name, and click “Search by Name.”
Select a recent tax bill entry that matches the property you are searching for, and make sure you have the right owner. If you have the correct owner’s tax bill, look on the left side above the box; you will see “District” with a number and name (ie: 10—Wheeling). Then look at the right half of the page and find the “Map” and “Parcel” numbers; also look for “Book” and “Page” numbers. You should remember that the owner’s name is not regularly updated so you might be seeing the former owner’s name.
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If you have the Deed Book and Page numbers, you can insert that information on our online record search program.
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If you have the Map and Parel numbers, go to the Ohio County Assessor’s website and select “GIS Map.” You will be asked to click the box to agree to terms of service; then click “log in.” In the upper left-hand of the screen, you will see a rectangular box. Enter the District, Map and Parcel numbers, or if you want, enter the name of the street and/or the property number address. You will then see the property you chose, allowing you to determine if you have the correct property. Choose which property/lot you want, click on the property/lot, and scroll down through the screen to find the Deed Book and Page Numbers. The site will give you the owner’s name, the Deed Book and page number, and the Map and Parcel number for your search. You should remember that the owner’s name is not regularly updated, so you might be seeing the former owner’s name.
Second Method
If you know the street where the property in which you have an interest is located, go to the Ohio County Assessor’s website and select “GIS Map.” You will be asked to click the box to agree to terms of service, then click “log in.” You will see a rectangular box in the upper left of the screen. Enter the Map and Parcel numbers, or if you want, enter the name of the street and/or the property number address. You will then see the property you chose, allowing you to determine if you have the correct property. Choose which property/lot you want and click on the property/lot and scroll down through the screen to find the Deed Book and Page Numbers. The site will give you the owner’s name, the Deed Book and page number, and the Map and Parcel number for your search. You should remember, that the owner’s name is not regularly updated, so you might be seeing the former owner’s name.
The site will give you the owner’s name, the Deed Book and page number, and the District, Map, and Parcel numbers so you can continue your search.
Remember
Remember that if a parcel of land was inherited, you will have to search through the Will Books and Appraisement Books for proof of ownership interest of the current owner. For instructions on searching for documents prior to January 1, 1993, go to the FAQs tab and scroll down to ‘WHEN CONDUCTING A SEARCH FROM DECEMBER 31, 1992, BACK TO 1777.