Welcome to the Ritchie County Clerk's Web Site!

Our office hours are 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Welcome to the official website of the Ritchie County Clerk's Office (Ritchie County, WV). The Ritchie County Clerk's Office is the official repository of all records created within Ritchie County. The Ritchie County Clerk serves as fiscal officer of the Ritchie County Commission and receiver of fees charged for instruments filed and recorded within Ritchie County. In addition, the Ritchie County Clerk is responsible for specific election duties and the management of all county records, including vital records (births, marriages, and deaths), deeds, wills, liens, and other records dating back to the founding of the county.

CERTIFICATION DATE FOR DOCUMENTS

03/02/2026

When submitting recording please be sure to leave a 2 1/2 inch margin at the top right hand corner of the first page for validation. We accept 10 documents per check. Also please send 4 copies of Sales Listing Form. There will be a $35.00 service charge on all returned checks

Please call the office and schedule an appointment if you are needing to do probate.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please note that you are not able to pay property taxes on this page. You need to go to the tax office page.

The Ritchie County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 16th, 2026 for President's Day.



Sincerely,

Angela Hardbarger,
Ritchie County Clerk
115 E. Main St., Room 201 Harrisville WV 26362

Ritchie County Clerk

Clerk
Angela Hardbarger,
Phone: 304-643-2164 x106 E-mail

Staff
Melissa Sarine, Bookkeeper x105 E-mail
Jessica Hodges, Probate x103 E-mail
Tara Harper/Record Room, x102 E-mail
Angela Cannon, Voter Registration/Recording x100 E-mail
Gladys Bryant, Assistant x104 E-mail


Address
115 E Main St Room 201
Harrisville, WV 26362

Phone
304-643-2164 x7

Fax
304-643-2906