West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Mason, WV
Mason (population 25,453) records real-property documents through the Mason County Clerk (Diana N. Cromley). 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.
Mason recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mason County Clerk (Diana N. Cromley)
- Recording fee
- $32.00 (deed w/ consideration, first 5 pages: $30 recording + $2 preservation) plus $20.00 WV Affordable Housing Fund fee = $52.00 total for first 5 pages; deed without consideration = $32.00 total for first 5 pages first / $1.00/page after page 5 add'l (+$2.00 preservation fee (first 5 pages), rising to $3-5 for longer documents per county schedule; $20.00 WV Housing Fund fee applies only to deeds with consideration; excise/transfer tax $4.40 per $1,000 of consideration (state $1.10 + county $3.30, may vary))
- Mailing address
- Mason County Clerk, Courthouse, 200 Sixth Street, Suite 7, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
- Phone
- 304-675-1997
- Checks payable to
- Mason County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Sales Listing Form (State Tax Commissioner) must be attached to all deeds; no separate cover sheet requirement located
Can you e-record in Mason?
Mason 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 Mason, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Mason 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 Mason County Clerk (Diana N. Cromley) at Mason County Clerk, Courthouse, 200 Sixth Street, Suite 7, Point Pleasant, WV 25550.
- Pay the recording fee ($32.00 (deed w/ consideration, first 5 pages: $30 recording + $2 preservation) plus $20.00 WV Affordable Housing Fund fee = $52.00 total for first 5 pages; deed without consideration = $32.00 total for first 5 pages first / $1.00/page after page 5 add'l (+$2.00 preservation fee (first 5 pages), rising to $3-5 for longer documents per county schedule; $20.00 WV Housing Fund fee applies only to deeds with consideration; excise/transfer tax $4.40 per $1,000 of consideration (state $1.10 + county $3.30, may vary))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Mason
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 Mason 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.
Mason recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mason?
The Mason County Clerk (Diana N. Cromley) charges $32.00 (deed w/ consideration, first 5 pages: $30 recording + $2 preservation) plus $20.00 WV Affordable Housing Fund fee = $52.00 total for first 5 pages; deed without consideration = $32.00 total for first 5 pages first / $1.00/page after page 5 add'l (+$2.00 preservation fee (first 5 pages), rising to $3-5 for longer documents per county schedule; $20.00 WV Housing Fund fee applies only to deeds with consideration; excise/transfer tax $4.40 per $1,000 of consideration (state $1.10 + county $3.30, may vary)), with checks payable to Mason County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mason?
Mason 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 Mason?
Mail recordings to Mason County Clerk (Diana N. Cromley): Mason County Clerk, Courthouse, 200 Sixth Street, Suite 7, Point Pleasant, WV 25550 (304-675-1997).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mason?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mason 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 Mason 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.