West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Fayette, WV
Fayette (population 40,488) records real-property documents through the Fayette County Clerk (Clerk of the County Commission). 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.
Fayette recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fayette County Clerk (Clerk of the County Commission)
- Recording fee
- $32 (deed of conveyance/deed of trust/memorandum of DOT, first 5 pages) per WV Code 59-1-10; $12 for first 5 pages for most other instruments first / $1 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+WV imposes a statewide $1 preservation/records-management fee added onto standard document fees per WV Code 59-1-10; excise/transfer tax separate ($4.40/$1,000 value, split state/county))
- Mailing address
- Fayette County Clerk, 100 Court Street, Suite 1 / PO Box 569, Fayetteville, WV 25840
- Phone
- 304-574-4225
- Checks payable to
- Fayette County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No statewide/county cover sheet requirement found; WV Code 39-1-2/2a require 2-inch top margin on page 1 (1-inch other margins), preparer's name statement, and legible 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 paper
Can you e-record in Fayette?
Fayette 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 Fayette, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Fayette 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 Fayette County Clerk (Clerk of the County Commission) at Fayette County Clerk, 100 Court Street, Suite 1 / PO Box 569, Fayetteville, WV 25840.
- Pay the recording fee ($32 (deed of conveyance/deed of trust/memorandum of DOT, first 5 pages) per WV Code 59-1-10; $12 for first 5 pages for most other instruments first / $1 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+WV imposes a statewide $1 preservation/records-management fee added onto standard document fees per WV Code 59-1-10; excise/transfer tax separate ($4.40/$1,000 value, split state/county))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Fayette
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 Fayette 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.
Fayette recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fayette?
The Fayette County Clerk (Clerk of the County Commission) charges $32 (deed of conveyance/deed of trust/memorandum of DOT, first 5 pages) per WV Code 59-1-10; $12 for first 5 pages for most other instruments first / $1 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+WV imposes a statewide $1 preservation/records-management fee added onto standard document fees per WV Code 59-1-10; excise/transfer tax separate ($4.40/$1,000 value, split state/county)), with checks payable to Fayette County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fayette?
Fayette 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 Fayette?
Mail recordings to Fayette County Clerk (Clerk of the County Commission): Fayette County Clerk, 100 Court Street, Suite 1 / PO Box 569, Fayetteville, WV 25840 (304-574-4225).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fayette?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fayette 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 Fayette recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.