West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Kanawha, WV
Kanawha (population 180,745) records real-property documents through the Kanawha County Clerk. 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.
Kanawha recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Kanawha County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $32.00 for deed of conveyance/deed of trust (1st 5 pages) per WV Code 59-1-10; $12.00 for other instruments (1st 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$5.50 per $1,000 excise/transfer tax due at recording)
- Mailing address
- 409 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV 25301
- Phone
- 304-357-0130
- Checks payable to
- Kanawha County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No specific cover sheet form published on the office site; standard 2-inch top-margin/stamp space and preparer information expected under WV recording practice
Can you e-record in Kanawha?
Kanawha 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 Kanawha, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Kanawha 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 Kanawha County Clerk at 409 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV 25301.
- Pay the recording fee ($32.00 for deed of conveyance/deed of trust (1st 5 pages) per WV Code 59-1-10; $12.00 for other instruments (1st 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$5.50 per $1,000 excise/transfer tax due at recording)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kanawha
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 Kanawha 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.
Kanawha recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kanawha?
The Kanawha County Clerk charges $32.00 for deed of conveyance/deed of trust (1st 5 pages) per WV Code 59-1-10; $12.00 for other instruments (1st 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$5.50 per $1,000 excise/transfer tax due at recording), with checks payable to Kanawha County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kanawha?
Kanawha 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 Kanawha?
Mail recordings to Kanawha County Clerk: 409 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV 25301 (304-357-0130).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kanawha?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kanawha 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 Kanawha recorder in person.
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Under contract in Kanawha? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.