West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Berkeley, WV
Berkeley (population 122,076) records real-property documents through the Berkeley County Clerk (County Commission of Berkeley County) — recording/land records division. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Berkeley recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Berkeley County Clerk (County Commission of Berkeley County) — recording/land records division
- Recording fee
- $32 for first 5 pages (deed, deed of trust, or memorandum of deed of trust) per WV Code 59-1-10 first / $1 per additional page add'l (+Additional $1 fee for documents under 10 pages plus $1 per each additional 10 pages (WV statutory records-management fee); excise/transfer tax based on consideration also applies to deeds)
- Mailing address
- Berkeley County Courthouse, County Clerk's Office, 400 W. Stephen Street, Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV 25401
- Phone
- (304) 264-1927
- Checks payable to
- Berkeley County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified — WV recording statute does not mandate a state cover sheet; a completed Sales Listing Form/Declaration of Consideration is required on deeds per WV Code 11-22-1
Can you e-record in Berkeley?
Berkeley records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Berkeley, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Berkeley formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Berkeley County Clerk (County Commission of Berkeley County) — recording/land records division at Berkeley County Courthouse, County Clerk's Office, 400 W. Stephen Street, Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV 25401.
- Pay the recording fee ($32 for first 5 pages (deed, deed of trust, or memorandum of deed of trust) per WV Code 59-1-10 first / $1 per additional page add'l (+Additional $1 fee for documents under 10 pages plus $1 per each additional 10 pages (WV statutory records-management fee); excise/transfer tax based on consideration also applies to deeds)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Berkeley
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Berkeley property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Berkeley recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Berkeley?
The Berkeley County Clerk (County Commission of Berkeley County) — recording/land records division charges $32 for first 5 pages (deed, deed of trust, or memorandum of deed of trust) per WV Code 59-1-10 first / $1 per additional page add'l (+Additional $1 fee for documents under 10 pages plus $1 per each additional 10 pages (WV statutory records-management fee); excise/transfer tax based on consideration also applies to deeds), with checks payable to Berkeley County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Berkeley?
Berkeley records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Berkeley?
Mail recordings to Berkeley County Clerk (County Commission of Berkeley County) — recording/land records division: Berkeley County Courthouse, County Clerk's Office, 400 W. Stephen Street, Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV 25401 ((304) 264-1927).
How can Jurably help with recording in Berkeley?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Berkeley to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Berkeley recorder in person.
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Under contract in Berkeley? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.