West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lewis, WV
Lewis (population 17,033) records real-property documents through the Lewis 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.
Lewis recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lewis 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
- 110 Center Avenue, Weston, WV 26452
- Phone
- 304-269-8215
- Checks payable to
- Lewis County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No specific cover-sheet form published; standard 2-inch top-margin/stamp space expected under WV recording practice
Can you e-record in Lewis?
Lewis 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 Lewis, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Lewis 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 Lewis County Clerk at 110 Center Avenue, Weston, WV 26452.
- 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 Lewis
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 Lewis 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.
Lewis recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lewis?
The Lewis 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 Lewis County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lewis?
Lewis 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 Lewis?
Mail recordings to Lewis County Clerk: 110 Center Avenue, Weston, WV 26452 (304-269-8215).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lewis?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lewis 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 Lewis 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.