West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Marion, WV
Marion (population 56,205) records real-property documents through the Marion 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.
Marion recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Marion 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; copy fees $1.50 (first 2 pages)/$1.00 each additional page)
- Mailing address
- 219 Adams Street, Fairmont, WV 26555-1267
- Phone
- 304-367-5400 (Clerk's office; Assessor 304-367-5410)
- Checks payable to
- Marion 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 Marion?
Marion 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 Marion, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Marion 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 Marion County Clerk at 219 Adams Street, Fairmont, WV 26555-1267.
- 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; copy fees $1.50 (first 2 pages)/$1.00 each additional page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Marion
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 Marion 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.
Marion recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Marion?
The Marion 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; copy fees $1.50 (first 2 pages)/$1.00 each additional page), with checks payable to Marion County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Marion?
Marion 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 Marion?
Mail recordings to Marion County Clerk: 219 Adams Street, Fairmont, WV 26555-1267 (304-367-5400 (Clerk's office; Assessor 304-367-5410)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Marion?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Marion 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 Marion recorder in person.
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Under contract in Marion? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.