Marion County, WV Property Records
Property records in Marion, West Virginia, are official documents that identify and describe real estate ownership, transfers, assessed values, parcel boundaries, tax history, deeds, mortgages, liens, and related land filings. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing tax obligations, or investigating a property’s legal history.
Official Marion property records are maintained at the county level. Users can access recorded land documents through the Marion County Clerk’s Office and assessment or parcel information through the Marion County Assessor. For authoritative information and access options, visit the county’s official property records resources through Marion County government.
Marion County, WV Property Records & Statistics
Marion County has a median rent of $708.50, a little above the West Virginia median of $685.50 and below the national median of $840.25. Only 15.3% of occupied homes are renter-occupied, compared with 19.34% statewide and 21.81% nationally, so homeownership is the norm for most households.
The median home value is $113,600, just under the state median of $115,500 and well below the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.63% is higher than the state rate of 0.53% but under the national rate of 0.74%, so homeowners pay slightly more in tax relative to value than elsewhere in West Virginia.
Household income is a strength. The median household income of $60,563 is well above the state's $50,938 and approaches the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.53% is a little higher than the state's 3.42% and the national 2.87%, so the job market is close to the state average.
Overall, Marion County pairs state-level home values with higher incomes and a large owner-occupied share, while rents and property taxes run modestly above the state medians.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Marion
Marion County property records cover tax assessor parcels, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 39,727 total parcels, including 34,468 residential and 2,132 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 91.03% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 51,970 deeds and 32,712 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 19,190 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 39,727 |
| Residential Parcels | 34,468 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,132 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 91.03% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 51,970 |
| Mortgage Records | 32,712 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 19,190 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 508 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that a mortgage was satisfied and the lien removed.
Marion County has 43,891 assignment and release records available for research. They include 4,301 assignment documents, recorded from January 5, 2005, through August 28, 2025, and 23,365 release documents, recorded from January 21, 1986, through August 29, 2025, along with 16,225 other documents. Records can be searched through the Marion County official records search.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders and confirm that past liens were released before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Marion County, WV Property Records
Marion County's recorded property documents are kept by the Marion County Clerk in Fairmont. Alongside the county's 39,727 parcels, the records cover deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other filings that document ownership and financing.
The main tool is the Marion County official records search, where you can look up recorded deeds, mortgages, and related documents online. For office information, services, and forms, visit the Marion County Clerk page on the county website.
To search, begin with an owner name or a known document reference, and narrow the results by document type or date. Open the matching record to see the parties, recording date, and legal description. Comparing a deed with later mortgages, assignments, and releases helps show the current status of a property's title. Deeds are indexed from January 3, 2006 onward, so older documents may need to be requested in person.
The Marion County Clerk is at 200 Jackson Street, Fairmont, WV 26554, open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 304-367-5445 for help locating a record.
Marion Registrar of Deeds
The Marion County Probate Office is located at 200 Jackson Street, Fairmont, WV, 26554 and can be reached at 304-367-5445. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through 129.71.118.22 or the official website marioncountywv.com.
Marion County Clerk
Marion County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Marion County property records by address?
Open the Marion County official records search to find recorded deeds and mortgages. Because recorded documents are typically indexed by name, try the owner's name if an address search returns nothing. The County Clerk can also help match an address to a record at 304-367-5445.
How can I find property owners in Marion County?
Search recorded deeds by name through the Marion County official records search to see who holds title to a property. The county has 51,970 deed records on file. You can also visit the Clerk's office at 200 Jackson Street, Fairmont, weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Marion County?
The county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with values set by the county assessor. To review a specific parcel, call the Marion County Clerk at 304-367-5445 for direction to the right office, or use the Marion County Clerk page for county contacts.
Where can I find Marion County property tax bills and payment records?
In West Virginia, property tax bills are collected by the county sheriff's office. The Clerk's office can point you to the right department if you call 304-367-5445. Have the owner name or parcel number ready when you ask for a bill copy or payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Marion County?
Use the Marion County official records search to look up deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. The county holds 51,970 deed records and 32,712 mortgage records, recorded from January 3, 2006. For older filings, visit the Clerk at 200 Jackson Street, Fairmont.
Where can I access Marion County parcel maps and GIS information?
The statewide West Virginia parcel viewer shows parcel boundaries, including Marion County's 39,727 parcels. The maps are for reference and are not a legal survey. For questions about a boundary or parcel identification, contact the County Clerk at 304-367-5445.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Marion County?
Permit and zoning rules vary by location. For property inside Fairmont or another municipality, contact that city or town office. For other areas, call the Marion County Clerk at 304-367-5445 to be directed to the right county department, and confirm approvals before building.
How can I create a list of property owners in Marion County?
The online records tools are built for individual lookups. Use the Marion County official records search to gather owner names from recorded deeds one property at a time. For a large list or bulk records, call the County Clerk at 304-367-5445 to ask what is available.