West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Monroe, WV
Monroe (population 12,376) records real-property documents through the Monroe 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.
Monroe recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Monroe County Clerk
- 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; other documents $12.00 first 5 pages first / $1.00/page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 preservation fee for instruments over 19 pages (additional $1.00 per 10 pages); county excise/transfer tax $7.70 per $1,000 of value)
- Mailing address
- Monroe County Clerk, Courthouse, 350 Main Street / PO Box 350, Union, WV 24983
- Phone
- 304-772-3096 ext. 3
- Checks payable to
- Monroe County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Declaration of Value required for deeds with taxes due
Can you e-record in Monroe?
Monroe 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 Monroe, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Monroe 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 Monroe County Clerk at Monroe County Clerk, Courthouse, 350 Main Street / PO Box 350, Union, WV 24983.
- 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; other documents $12.00 first 5 pages first / $1.00/page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 preservation fee for instruments over 19 pages (additional $1.00 per 10 pages); county excise/transfer tax $7.70 per $1,000 of value)).
- 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 Monroe 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.
Monroe recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Monroe?
The Monroe County Clerk charges $32.00 (deed, first 5 pages) plus $20.00 WV Housing Fund fee if consideration paid = $52.00 total; without consideration $32.00; other documents $12.00 first 5 pages first / $1.00/page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 preservation fee for instruments over 19 pages (additional $1.00 per 10 pages); county excise/transfer tax $7.70 per $1,000 of value), with checks payable to Monroe County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Monroe?
Monroe 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 Monroe?
Mail recordings to Monroe County Clerk: Monroe County Clerk, Courthouse, 350 Main Street / PO Box 350, Union, WV 24983 (304-772-3096 ext. 3).
Can Jurably record my document in Monroe 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 Monroe recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.