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Hancock County, West Virginia court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County clerk records, elections, deeds, probate, vital records, and marriage licenses.

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Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Hancock County Clerk's Office is at 102 North Court Street in New Cumberland and lists weekday hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The County Clerk records deeds, leases, liens, births, marriages, deaths, judgments, military discharges, wills, and probate papers.
The clerk states that county records began in the early 1850s and that certified copies of specified vital records can be requested by mail for a listed fee.
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office lists Scott Gittings as sheriff and charges $20 for an accident report or criminal investigation report, with an additional $25 fee for a disc containing photographs or video.
The Circuit Clerk's Office lists public access to civil and criminal information, with copies priced at $1 per page and faxes at $2.
Hancock County Magistrate Court lists three magistrates and a clerk at P.O. Box 626, 900 North Chester Street, New Cumberland.

Hancock County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	County clerk records, elections, deeds, probate, vital records, and marriage licenses	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Local court cases	West Virginia Judiciary Hancock County Magistrate Court judges, clerk, address, and contact information	Local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Sheriff records, accident reports, criminal investigation reports, background checks, fingerprints, and process fees	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Circuit clerk public civil and criminal records and docket-access information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Hancock County official source (courtswv.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Hancock County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Hancock County has 27,729 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 54-029
Population: 27,729 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Hancock County Clerk's Office is at 102 North Court Street in New Cumberland and lists weekday hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Local detail: The County Clerk records deeds, leases, liens, births, marriages, deaths, judgments, military discharges, wills, and probate papers.
Local detail: The clerk states that county records began in the early 1850s and that certified copies of specified vital records can be requested by mail for a listed fee.
Local detail: The Hancock County Sheriff's Office lists Scott Gittings as sheriff and charges $20 for an accident report or criminal investigation report, with an additional $25 fee for a disc containing photographs or video.
Local detail: The Circuit Clerk's Office lists public access to civil and criminal information, with copies priced at $1 per page and faxes at $2.
Local detail: Hancock County Magistrate Court lists three magistrates and a clerk at P.O. Box 626, 900 North Chester Street, New Cumberland.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Hancock County Clerk's Office is at 102 North Court Street in New Cumberland and lists weekday hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Local detail: The County Clerk records deeds, leases, liens, births, marriages, deaths, judgments, military discharges, wills, and probate papers.
Local detail: The clerk states that county records began in the early 1850s and that certified copies of specified vital records can be requested by mail for a listed fee.

How do I request Hancock County deeds, liens, wills, probate, or vital records?

For Hancock County, start with County clerk records, elections, deeds, probate, vital records, and marriage licenses and Sheriff records, accident reports, criminal investigation reports, background checks, fingerprints, and process fees, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Hancock County deeds, liens, wills, probate, or vital records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county sources identify a jail contact but do not provide a verified live inmate roster, booking log, visitation page, or custody-search tool.

How do I order a certified Hancock County birth, death, or marriage record?

For Hancock County, start with County clerk records, elections, deeds, probate, vital records, and marriage licenses and Sheriff records, accident reports, criminal investigation reports, background checks, fingerprints, and process fees, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I order a certified Hancock County birth, death, or marriage record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county sources identify a jail contact but do not provide a verified live inmate roster, booking log, visitation page, or custody-search tool.

How can I obtain a Hancock County Sheriff's accident or criminal investigation report?

For Hancock County, start with County clerk records, elections, deeds, probate, vital records, and marriage licenses and Sheriff records, accident reports, criminal investigation reports, background checks, fingerprints, and process fees, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I obtain a Hancock County Sheriff's accident or criminal investigation report depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county sources identify a jail contact but do not provide a verified live inmate roster, booking log, visitation page, or custody-search tool.

How do I request a Hancock County background check, fingerprinting, or VIN verification?

For Hancock County, start with County clerk records, elections, deeds, probate, vital records, and marriage licenses and Sheriff records, accident reports, criminal investigation reports, background checks, fingerprints, and process fees, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a Hancock County background check, fingerprinting, or VIN verification depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county sources identify a jail contact but do not provide a verified live inmate roster, booking log, visitation page, or custody-search tool.

How do I search or obtain Hancock County Circuit Court civil and criminal records?

For Hancock County, start with County clerk records, elections, deeds, probate, vital records, and marriage licenses and Sheriff records, accident reports, criminal investigation reports, background checks, fingerprints, and process fees, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search or obtain Hancock County Circuit Court civil and criminal records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county sources identify a jail contact but do not provide a verified live inmate roster, booking log, visitation page, or custody-search tool.

Which court handles a Hancock County case, and what is the role of the First Judicial Circuit?

For Hancock County, start with County clerk records, elections, deeds, probate, vital records, and marriage licenses and Sheriff records, accident reports, criminal investigation reports, background checks, fingerprints, and process fees, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a Hancock County case, and what is the role of the First Judicial Circuit depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county sources identify a jail contact but do not provide a verified live inmate roster, booking log, visitation page, or custody-search tool.

How do I contact Hancock County Magistrate Court or identify the correct magistrate?

For Hancock County, start with County clerk records, elections, deeds, probate, vital records, and marriage licenses and Sheriff records, accident reports, criminal investigation reports, background checks, fingerprints, and process fees, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact Hancock County Magistrate Court or identify the correct magistrate depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county sources identify a jail contact but do not provide a verified live inmate roster, booking log, visitation page, or custody-search tool.

How can I verify Hancock County jail custody information when no public roster is available?

For Hancock County, start with County clerk records, elections, deeds, probate, vital records, and marriage licenses and Sheriff records, accident reports, criminal investigation reports, background checks, fingerprints, and process fees, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I verify Hancock County jail custody information when no public roster is available depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county sources identify a jail contact but do not provide a verified live inmate roster, booking log, visitation page, or custody-search tool.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Use West Virginia Judiciary Hancock County Magistrate Court judges, clerk, address, and contact information for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The county directory identifies a Hancock County Jail contact at 304-564-4139, while the Sheriff's Office separately handles law-enforcement records and process services. The reviewed official sources do not provide detailed jail-operations information. Municipal: Municipalities participate as separate levying bodies for property-tax purposes, and municipal courts or city police are distinct from county offices. The reviewed sources do not provide a consolidated municipal-boundary directory.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Hancock County court and felony records

Start with Circuit clerk public civil and criminal records and docket-access information for the official Hancock County court path. County: Hancock County government includes the County Clerk, County Commission, Assessor, Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, elections, and county records functions centered in New Cumberland. Court: Hancock County Circuit Court is in West Virginia's First Judicial Circuit, which includes Brooke, Hancock, and Ohio counties. Hancock Magistrate Court is separately listed by the state judiciary, and circuit courts hear appeals from magistrate cases.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use Sheriff records, accident reports, criminal investigation reports, background checks, fingerprints, and process fees. Circuit clerk public-access information is described as civil and criminal information only; availability of sealed, juvenile, family, or other restricted records was not established from the county page.

Hancock County custody and jail information

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed county sources identify a jail contact but do not provide a verified live inmate roster, booking log, visitation page, or custody-search tool.

West Virginia state-level record sources

Statewide West Virginia sources are separate from Hancock County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Nearby county coverage in West Virginia

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Official Hancock County and West Virginia record sources

For an official starting point, use County clerk records, elections, deeds, probate, vital records, and marriage licenses. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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