West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Gilmer, WV
Gilmer (population 7,408) records real-property documents through the Gilmer 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.
Gilmer recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Gilmer County Clerk (Clerk of the County Commission)
- Recording fee
- $32 first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust/memorandum of DOT) per WV Code 59-1-10; $12 first 5 pages for most other instruments first / $1 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+Statewide $1 records-preservation fee embedded in base fee per 59-1-10; excise/transfer tax separate)
- Mailing address
- Gilmer County Clerk, 10 Howard Street, Glenville, WV 26351
- Phone
- 304-462-7371 (County Clerk's office, main courthouse line)
- Checks payable to
- Gilmer County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No county-specific cover sheet requirement found; WV statewide margin/preparer statement rules under 39-1-2/2a apply
Can you e-record in Gilmer?
Gilmer 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 Gilmer, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Gilmer 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 Gilmer County Clerk (Clerk of the County Commission) at Gilmer County Clerk, 10 Howard Street, Glenville, WV 26351.
- Pay the recording fee ($32 first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust/memorandum of DOT) per WV Code 59-1-10; $12 first 5 pages for most other instruments first / $1 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+Statewide $1 records-preservation fee embedded in base fee per 59-1-10; excise/transfer tax separate)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Gilmer
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 Gilmer 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.
Gilmer recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Gilmer?
The Gilmer County Clerk (Clerk of the County Commission) charges $32 first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust/memorandum of DOT) per WV Code 59-1-10; $12 first 5 pages for most other instruments first / $1 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+Statewide $1 records-preservation fee embedded in base fee per 59-1-10; excise/transfer tax separate), with checks payable to Gilmer County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Gilmer?
Gilmer 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 Gilmer?
Mail recordings to Gilmer County Clerk (Clerk of the County Commission): Gilmer County Clerk, 10 Howard Street, Glenville, WV 26351 (304-462-7371 (County Clerk's office, main courthouse line)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Gilmer?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Gilmer 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 Gilmer recorder in person.
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Under contract in Gilmer? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.