Taylor County, West Virginia Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Taylor County or serving short-term sentences. These records may also be available through the West Virginia Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority's online inmate search portal. For specific requests, you may need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about accessing these photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Taylor County, West Virginia, you should contact the West Virginia State Police, which handles such requests through their Criminal Identification Bureau. You can submit a request online or via mail, following the instructions provided on their website. Local background checks may be available through the Taylor County Sheriff's Office for incidents within the county.

You can look up sex offenders in Taylor County, West Virginia, by accessing the West Virginia Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the West Virginia State Police and provides a searchable online database where you can find information on registered sex offenders by name, address, or county. The registry is updated regularly to ensure public safety and awareness.

To register to vote in Taylor County, you can visit the Taylor County Clerk's office at 214 West Main Street, Grafton, or register online at GoVoteWV.com through the West Virginia Secretary of State's website. West Virginia requires voter registration to be completed at least 21 days before an election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by election day, and a resident of this county for at least 30 days before the election. Absentee ballot applications are available through the County Clerk's office for voters who qualify under West Virginia's absentee voting provisions.

Property records in Taylor County are maintained by the Taylor County Clerk's Office at 214 West Main Street, Grafton, WV 26354, phone (304) 265-1401. The Clerk's office maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other recorded land instruments in a grantor-grantee index system. Property tax assessment information is available through the Assessor's Office at the same courthouse location, phone (304) 265-3327. Online search capabilities for this county land records are limited, and most searches require contacting the office by phone or visiting in person during business hours, though some property tax data may be accessible through the West Virginia State Auditor's website.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Taylor County are maintained by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Vital Registration Office, 350 Capitol Street, Room 165, Charleston, WV 25301, phone (304) 558-2931. Certified copies cost $12.00 for the first copy with additional copies at reduced fees, and processing typically takes 4-6 weeks for mail requests. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record as an immediate family member or legal representative. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional convenience fees and expedited processing options.

Business records in Taylor County can be found through multiple sources depending on the type of business. The Taylor County Clerk's Office at 214 West Main Street, Grafton, phone (304) 265-1401, maintains trade name and DBA (Doing Business As) registrations for businesses operating in the county. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the West Virginia Secretary of State's free online database at apps.sos.wv.gov/business/corporations. Professional licenses and state-level permits are maintained by respective state agencies and licensing boards, while local building permits and zoning compliance information can be obtained through the Taylor County Building Inspector's office via the County Commission at (304) 265-1340.