This is not a government office or records custodian. Hancock County Property Records is a private reference. It cannot retrieve files, certify copies, search title or change an assessment. Direct those requests to the office responsible for the record. For emergencies, call 911. Contact local police about stalking or harassment.
Where to Request Hancock County Records
Send a property-record question to the custodian that owns that record. The main routes for Hancock County are:
- Owner, parcel or appraisal: search the Hancock County assessment roll.
- Deeds and chain of title: contact the Hancock County Clerk.
- Tax tickets and payment status: use the Sheriff’s Tax Office portal.
- Parcel location: open the West Virginia Property Viewer and match the assessor key.
- Records not online: request a specific file from its custodian under West Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act, W.Va. Code chapter 29B.
Hancock County Assessor: 102 N Court St, New Cumberland, WV 26047; 304-564-3311 ext. 256 or 293. Posted weekday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Assessor’s office page has the current contact route.
Hancock County Clerk: PO Box 367, New Cumberland, WV 26047; 304-564-3311 ext. 266. The office posts weekday hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public indices and records can be inspected at the counter; online images require account access and may carry fees. See the Legal Records page before ordering a copy.
Hancock Sheriff’s Tax Office: 102 N Court St, PO Box 458, New Cumberland, WV 26047; 304-564-3311. Use its tax portal for taxpayer, account, ticket and parcel searches. Confirm current counter service with the office by phone.