Wirt County Sheriff Department

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To protect and serve through the fair and just delivery of community policing services while providing the highest level of professional law enforcement to the citizens of Wirt County.

05/26/2026

Effective immediately: Fee cost of $50 for Concealed Weapon application and license fee will now be collected upfront. This will allow for the smooth transaction with the sheriff's department now being in their new spot behind the hardware store. If any questions can always call at 304.275.4222 Thank you

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE 🚨The Sheriff's Department phone lines are currently DOWN.For all emergencies, please call 911 immedia...
05/26/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE 🚨

The Sheriff's Department phone lines are currently DOWN.

For all emergencies, please call 911 immediately.

Non-emergency calls will be unavailable until service is restored.

We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to resolve this as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and please share this post.

04/29/2026

!!! Just a reminder that 2025 Real and Personal Property taxes are delinquent as of April 1, 2026.

If you do not pay by April 30th, there will be a publication fee and they will be published in the newspaper. Postmarks do not apply for this timeframe.

On and after May 1, to renew DMV registrations 2025 taxes must be paid

As always, you have the option of paying online at taxlookup.wirtcountysheriff.com with a 2.4% fee.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 304-275-4222

🚨 MISSING DOG 🚨A Golden Retriever is missing from the Wells Locks Rd. area.If you have any information or have seen this...
03/16/2026

🚨 MISSING DOG 🚨
A Golden Retriever is missing from the Wells Locks Rd. area.

If you have any information or have seen this dog, please contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately at 📞 304-275-4222.

Please share to help bring them home safely. 🐾💛

03/11/2026

Public reminder:
The tax office does not renew boat, camper/rv or trailer renewals. Please use the online dmv service or go to local dmv office.

02/22/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE – WINTER STORM WARNING 🚨

The National Weather Service has updated the Winter Storm Warning for Wirt County.

❄️ Updated Snowfall Forecast: 3–6 inches
⏰ Timing: 1:00 AM Sunday (Feb 22) through 1:00 AM Tuesday (Feb 24)

⚠️ What to expect: • Heavy snow at times
• Slick and dangerous road conditions
• Bridges and overpasses becoming hazardous
• Monday morning commute will be impacted

🚗 Please delay travel if possible and use extreme caution if you must be on the roads. Be sure to check WV 511 for the latest road conditions.

✅ Stay safe and stay weather‑aware.
More updates will be shared as they become available.

01/24/2026

❄️ WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT ❄️
The Wirt County Office of Emergency Management, with our partners Elizabeth-Wirt Volunteer Fire Department , the Wirt County Sheriff Department , the Wirt County Commission, and theUS National Weather Service Charleston WV, is closely monitoring this developing system and will provide timely updates as conditions change.

🚨The roads are very slick at this time. We urge you if it is not an emergency please do not be on the roads. WV Departme...
12/13/2025

🚨The roads are very slick at this time. We urge you if it is not an emergency please do not be on the roads. WV Department of Highways crews are out working this as quickly as possible. In some instances getting stuck or hit by other motorists while trying to clear the roads.

🚨 URGENT WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE 🚨
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1 PM today through 1 PM Sunday. Heavy snow is expected, with accumulations of 4 to 6 inches across portions of southeast Ohio and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.

Please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary once the storm begins.
Your cooperation is critical to allow emergency crews and Department of Highways teams to respond quickly and safely. Roads, bridges, and overpasses will become slick and hazardous, making travel extremely dangerous.

If travel cannot be avoided:
✅ Drive with extreme caution
✅ Carry a winter storm kit (flashlight, blankets, food, water, tire chains, booster cables, shovel, first aid kit)
✅ Check road conditions by calling 511 or visiting your state’s traffic portal

Help us keep everyone safe. Delay travel if possible and give emergency responders the space they need to do their job.

Today is the last day to pay in office for delinquent 2024 real estate. After 4pm you must pay online and it MUST be com...
10/31/2025

Today is the last day to pay in office for delinquent 2024 real estate. After 4pm you must pay online and it MUST be completed before midnight. If you received or got notified that you had a certified letter then you have delinquent real estate taxes.
To pay online use link:

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15 Court St
Elizabeth, WV
26143

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