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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.
How Jurably helps in McDowell
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 McDowell 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.
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)).
How can Jurably help with recording in McDowell?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in McDowell 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 McDowell recorder in person.
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