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About public records in Stanaford
What we hold on Stanaford, and who keeps its records.
Local profile
Stanaford at a glance
- County
- Raleigh County
- County seat
- Beckley
- Population
- 1,215
- Raleigh County population
- 74,591
- Local records
- Raleigh County offices
- ZIP codes
- 25801, 25860, 25927
About Stanaford public records
Stanaford has no local government of its own; the records for the people and property here are held by Raleigh County. Beckley, the county seat, is where the county offices are. Each Raleigh County office is listed on our Raleigh County page.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Stanaford
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Stanaford
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 2
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- tipple
- Maps surveyed
- 1969
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 0 named mine sites inside the city or town limits, 0 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 2 holes drawn inside the city or town limits, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. The Office of Miners Health Safety and Training keeps the legal Mine Map Archives, the final certified maps required since the 1968 Hominy Falls disaster, at minesafety.wv.gov/historical-statistical-data/west-virginia-mine-map-archives under Historical and Statistical Data.
West Virginia mine map and abandoned mine records
- WVGES Scanned West Virginia Mine Maps (Mine Information Database System)Scanned TIF images of West Virginia mine maps searched in the Mine Information Database System by county, quadrangle, coal bed, company, mine name, permit number or date, with a county index from the Office of Miners Health Safety and Training.
- WV DEP Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, Report an Emergency or ComplaintHow to report an open subsidence hole, portal, shaft, mine fire or landslide from pre 1977 coal mining, and what to have ready (address, municipality, county, owner).
- WVGES Coal Bed Mapping Project (CBMP) interactive mined areasInteractive map of mined area polygons by coal bed with the linked mine maps, shapefile and geodatabase downloads; the survey says the data is not a complete record of all historic mining.
- WV Board of Risk and Insurance Management, Mine Subsidence Insurance (rules and code)BRIM runs the state mine subsidence insurance program under WV Code 33-30 and rule 115-1; the cover is sold as part of a homeowner policy by the insurer, and the WVGES homeowner guide at https://www.wvgs.wvnet.edu/www/geohaz/geohaz3.htm explains which counties require a waiver.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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How do I register to vote in Stanaford, West Virginia?
Voter registration in West Virginia is run by the West Virginia Secretary of State, and the county clerk keeps the roll for Stanaford. You can register online, by mail or in person. Voter registration closes on the 21st day before the election (W. Va. Code 3-2-6).
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Stanaford, West Virginia?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in West Virginia come from the West Virginia Health Statistics Center, Vital Registration Office. The fee is $12 for each copy.
How do I look up property records in Stanaford, West Virginia?
Deeds for property in Stanaford are recorded by the clerk of the county commission, the county assessor sets the assessed value, and the county sheriff sends the tax bill. Our Raleigh County page lists those offices.
How do I find business license records in Stanaford, West Virginia?
Businesses that operate in Stanaford register with the West Virginia Secretary of State, which runs the state business entity search. Most cities and counties require a local business license or permit to operate within city or county limits, according to the state business portal.
How do I run a West Virginia criminal background check?
West Virginia criminal history checks are run by the West Virginia State Police, Criminal Identification Bureau. Background checks are fingerprint based and go through IdentoGO; schedule an appointment at www.identogo.com or call 855-766-7746.
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