ADDRESSING

Addressing Services at Tucker County 911 Communications Center

Tucker County Addressing Services

Applying for a Physical Address

  • To apply for a physical address in Tucker County, please fill out the Tucker County Physical Address Form. This form requires details about your property location, including route numbers, road names, and the closest intersection.

  • If possible, you will also need to provide latitude and longitude coordinates for the structure - OR mark your structure with stakes so we can gather that information for you - and specify the number of addressable sites located in the structure.

  • The physical form must be returned to the Tucker County 911 Center at 9060 Seneca Trail, Parsons WV 26287, or faxed to 304-478-2085.

  • You may also fill out the online form below and submit it to our website. 

Road Name Requests

  • If you're looking to name a new road in Tucker County, please complete the Tucker County Road Name Request Form. This process is crucial for emergency services and the postal system to effectively navigate and recognize new roads.

  • You may submit this form in person at 9060 Seneca Trail, Parsons WV 26287 or fax to 304-478-2085.

    • To request a road name, complete and submit the Tucker County Request for Road Name application to the Tucker County Mapping and Addressing Office.

    • For requests using a family or individual’s name, a petition signed by 100% of parcel owners on the affected road is required. Accompanying documentation (e.g., tax bill or deed) showing ownership must be included.

    1. Uniformity: Each road should have one correct name for emergency services and postal delivery.

    2. Necessity: Roads with two or more residences or those needing emergency access should be named.

    3. Uniqueness: Avoid duplicate names within the same ZIP code or emergency service zone, ideally throughout the county.

    4. Distinctiveness: Prevent using duplicate names with different suffixes (e.g., PINE RD and PINE LN).

    5. Clarity: Avoid sound-alike names (e.g., BEECH and BEACH).

    6. Restrictions on Names: Avoid family or individual names, especially living persons or politicians. Family names require unanimous consent from affected parcel owners.

    7. Length Limit: Road names should not exceed 22 characters, excluding directional and suffix elements.

    8. Character Use: Avoid special characters in street names.

    9. Avoid Common Terms: Do not use primary street names that are also standard suffixes or directionals.

    10. Number Avoidance: Refrain from using numbers or numbered streets.

    11. Suffix Requirement: All road names should include a suffix.

    • Avenue: North-south thoroughfare (or east-west, depending on “street” definition).

    • Circle: Short road returning to itself.

    • Lane: Fire road or private road.

    • Loop: Short drive beginning and ending on the same road.

    • Road: Secondary thoroughfare, heavily traveled.

    • Street: East-west direction in congested areas (or north-south, depending on “avenue” definition).

    List of Approved Suffixes:

    • ALLEY, AVENUE, BOULEVARD, CIRCLE, DRIVE, HIGHWAY, LANE, LOOP, PARKWAY, ROAD, SPUR, STREET, WAY

    • Section 6.2: Street names must be registered and approved by the Tucker County Commission before being assigned.

    • Section 6.3: Implementation of street names requires registration, approval, and addition to the Road Name Index.

    • Section 6.4: Road names must not duplicate existing names, irrespective of prefixes or suffixes.

    • Section 6.5: Differentiation of street names using the same name but different suffixes is not permitted.

    • Section 6.6: A street should maintain a single name throughout its length, unless an exception is approved.

    • Section 6.7: Post-address conversion, a two-year moratorium on name changes is imposed in unincorporated areas.

Addressing Ordinance Compliance

Under the Tucker County Addressing Ordinance, it is mandatory for property owners to procure and display the correct number for their property. Numbers must be affixed to each house or building within thirty (30) days of notification of the assigned address.

Residential, commercial, industrial, and other structures have specific guidelines for displaying address numbers. These guidelines include the size, visibility, and placement of numbers to ensure they are clearly visible from the public right-of-way.

Responsibility of Property Owners

The responsibility of posting the address and complying with the ordinance lies with the property owner. This includes affixing the number in the specified manner and bearing any costs associated with compliance.

For more information or assistance, please contact the Tucker County Addressing Coordinator at the Tucker County 911 Center. We are here to help ensure that every location in Tucker County is easily accessible and identifiable.