West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Jackson, WV
Jackson (population 27,791) records real-property documents through the Jackson County Clerk (Recording 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.
Jackson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jackson County Clerk (Recording Division)
- Recording fee
- $32.00 for a deed of conveyance/deed of trust (1st 5 pages); $12.00 for other instruments (1st 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+Excise (transfer) tax of $5.50 per $1,000 of value paid at recording; no separate archive/records-management rider fee found on Jackson's own schedule)
- Mailing address
- 100 Court Street North, Ripley, WV 25271
- Phone
- 304-373-2200
- Checks payable to
- Jackson County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No standalone cover-sheet form published, but a completed Sales Listing/Declaration of Consideration form is required with every recorded deed per WV Code; leave top margin clear for recording stamp
Can you e-record in Jackson?
Jackson 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 Jackson, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Jackson 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 Jackson County Clerk (Recording Division) at 100 Court Street North, Ripley, WV 25271.
- Pay the recording fee ($32.00 for a deed of conveyance/deed of trust (1st 5 pages); $12.00 for other instruments (1st 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+Excise (transfer) tax of $5.50 per $1,000 of value paid at recording; no separate archive/records-management rider fee found on Jackson's own schedule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jackson
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 Jackson 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.
Jackson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jackson?
The Jackson County Clerk (Recording Division) charges $32.00 for a deed of conveyance/deed of trust (1st 5 pages); $12.00 for other instruments (1st 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+Excise (transfer) tax of $5.50 per $1,000 of value paid at recording; no separate archive/records-management rider fee found on Jackson's own schedule), with checks payable to Jackson County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jackson?
Jackson 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 Jackson?
Mail recordings to Jackson County Clerk (Recording Division): 100 Court Street North, Ripley, WV 25271 (304-373-2200).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jackson?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jackson 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 Jackson recorder in person.
Other West Virginia counties
Jurably in West Virginia
Under contract in Jackson? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.