McDowell County Tax Parcel in Big Creek District Nears Deed Transfer

A certified legal notice filed March 19, 2026, signals that a delinquent tax parcel in McDowell County's Big Creek District is moving toward a deed transfer, with purchaser Ryan Lambert identified as the party preparing to take title to the property.

The notice, associated with Certification No. 338529, targets heirs and other interested parties connected to the parcel recorded as Map 52, Parcel 0095. The filing serves as formal public notification that Lambert's claim on the property is advancing through the legal process that governs delinquent tax sales in West Virginia.

Delinquent tax parcel proceedings in West Virginia require certified notice to give heirs, lienholders, and other parties with a legal interest in the property an opportunity to respond before a deed is issued. The Big Creek District parcel identified in this notice has reached the stage where that window is now open.

Anyone with a legal interest in Map 52, Parcel 0095 who receives this notice has a defined period under state law to assert a claim or contest the transfer. Failure to respond within the required timeframe typically allows the deed process to proceed uncontested, resulting in Lambert receiving clear title to the property.

The McDowell County Clerk's office maintains records related to delinquent tax certifications and can provide additional information about the timeline and procedures governing this specific transfer.