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Recording a Deed or Document in Hancock, WV
Hancock (population 29,095) records real-property documents through the Hancock 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.
Hancock recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hancock 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 records-preservation fee embedded per 59-1-10; copy fee $1.50 first two pages, $1 each additional; excise/transfer tax separate)
- Mailing address
- Hancock County Clerk, PO Box 367, 102 N. Court St., New Cumberland, WV 26047
- Phone
- 304-564-3311 ext. 266 / 304-564-5941
- Checks payable to
- Hancock County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No cover sheet statute found; statewide 39-1-2/2a margin/preparer-statement rules apply
Can you e-record in Hancock?
Hancock 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 Hancock, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Hancock 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 Hancock County Clerk (Clerk of the County Commission) at Hancock County Clerk, PO Box 367, 102 N. Court St., New Cumberland, WV 26047.
- 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 records-preservation fee embedded per 59-1-10; copy fee $1.50 first two pages, $1 each additional; excise/transfer tax separate)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Hancock standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Hancock recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hancock?
The Hancock 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 records-preservation fee embedded per 59-1-10; copy fee $1.50 first two pages, $1 each additional; excise/transfer tax separate), with checks payable to Hancock County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hancock?
Hancock 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 Hancock?
Mail recordings to Hancock County Clerk (Clerk of the County Commission): Hancock County Clerk, PO Box 367, 102 N. Court St., New Cumberland, WV 26047 (304-564-3311 ext. 266 / 304-564-5941).
Can Jurably record my document in Hancock for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Hancock recorder in person.
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