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Recording a Deed or Document in McDowell, WV
McDowell (population 19,111) records real-property documents through the McDowell County Clerk (Francine Spencer). 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.
McDowell recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- McDowell County Clerk (Francine Spencer)
- Recording fee
- $32.00 (deed, first 5 pages) plus $20.00 WV Housing Fund fee if consideration paid = $52.00 total; without consideration $32.00 first / $1.00/page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 preservation fee added for instruments over 19 pages (additional $1.00 per 10 pages); excise/transfer tax varies by consideration)
- Mailing address
- McDowell County Clerk, Courthouse, 90 Wyoming St, Suite 109/201, Welch, WV 24801-2487
- Phone
- 304-436-8544 (also 304-436-8517/8539/8535)
- Checks payable to
- McDowell County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Declaration of Value / Sales Listing Form required for deeds with taxes due; no separate cover sheet confirmed
Can you e-record in McDowell?
McDowell 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 McDowell, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets McDowell 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 McDowell County Clerk (Francine Spencer) at McDowell County Clerk, Courthouse, 90 Wyoming St, Suite 109/201, Welch, WV 24801-2487.
- Pay the recording fee ($32.00 (deed, first 5 pages) plus $20.00 WV Housing Fund fee if consideration paid = $52.00 total; without consideration $32.00 first / $1.00/page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 preservation fee added for instruments over 19 pages (additional $1.00 per 10 pages); excise/transfer tax varies by consideration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to McDowell standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
McDowell recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in McDowell?
The McDowell County Clerk (Francine Spencer) charges $32.00 (deed, first 5 pages) plus $20.00 WV Housing Fund fee if consideration paid = $52.00 total; without consideration $32.00 first / $1.00/page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 preservation fee added for instruments over 19 pages (additional $1.00 per 10 pages); excise/transfer tax varies by consideration), with checks payable to McDowell County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in McDowell?
McDowell 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 McDowell?
Mail recordings to McDowell County Clerk (Francine Spencer): McDowell County Clerk, Courthouse, 90 Wyoming St, Suite 109/201, Welch, WV 24801-2487 (304-436-8544 (also 304-436-8517/8539/8535)).
Can Jurably record my document in McDowell for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the McDowell recorder in person.
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