Helpful Links
Monongalia County Assessor’s Office – Property search, tax info, assessed values
https://www.monongaliacounty.gov/departments/assessor/
Monongalia County Clerk – Deeds, land records, and document recordings
https://www.monongaliacountyclerk.com/
WV Secretary of State – Business & Notary Search (if sellers need notary help or buyer wants to verify a business entity)
WV Real Estate Commission – Licensing lookup and complaint resources
Government & Legal
Utilities & Services
Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) – Water, sewer, and stormwater
Mon Power / FirstEnergy – Electric service (buyer can transfer here)
https://www.firstenergycorp.com
Dominion Energy WV – Natural gas
https://www.dominionenergy.com
Republic Services – Trash and recycling pickup in Morgantown
Property Taxes & Homestead Exemptions
Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office – Tax Division - Pay property taxes or verify balances
https://www.monongaliacounty.gov/departments/sheriff/
WV Homestead Exemption Info – Seniors or disabled sellers may qualify for tax relief
Forms & Other Resources
Change of Address – USPS
WV Division of Motor Vehicles – Update License Address
https://transportation.wv.gov/dmv
First American Title Calculator
https://www.firstam.com/title/resources/calculators/title-fee-calculator.html
First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Prep Guides
WV Housing Development Fund – First-Time Buyers Guide
https://www.wvhdf.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/First-Time-Buyers-Guide.pdf
Bankrate – First-Time Homebuyer Guide
https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/first-time-homebuyer-guide/
Navy Federal Credit Union – Buying Your First Home
https://www.navyfederal.org/makingcents/home-ownership/first-time-home-buyer-guide.html
NerdWallet – 15 Tips for First-Time Buyers
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/tips-for-first-time-home-buyers
Investopedia – How To Buy a House