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Recording a Deed or Document in Nicholas, WV
Nicholas (population 24,604) records real-property documents through the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission, Nicholas County (real property deeds/memoranda recorded here per WV Code; clerk is Robert Painter as of research date). 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.
Nicholas recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Office of the Clerk of the County Commission, Nicholas County (real property deeds/memoranda recorded here per WV Code; clerk is Robert Painter as of research date)
- Recording fee
- $32.00 for first 5 pages (WV Code §59-1-10, statewide statutory fee for deeds/deeds of trust/memoranda of deed of trust) first / $1.00 per additional page after the first 5 pages add'l (+$1.00 preservation fee added for instruments over 19 pages, plus another $1.00 per each additional 10 pages (per WV Code §59-1-10); of the $32 base fee, statutory allocations include $4 to Farmland Protection Fund, $10 county general revenue, $5 reappraisal fund, $8 Courthouse Facilities Improvement Fund, $1 county 911 fund, $2 clerk's office operations)
- Mailing address
- Nicholas County Clerk, Nicholas County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Suite 5, Summersville, WV 26651
- Phone
- (304) 872-7820
- Checks payable to
- Nicholas County Clerk (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office before mailing payment)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not confirmed - no cover sheet requirement published on the county site; West Virginia has no statewide statutory cover sheet mandate for deeds
Can you e-record in Nicholas?
Nicholas 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 Nicholas, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Nicholas 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 Office of the Clerk of the County Commission, Nicholas County (real property deeds/memoranda recorded here per WV Code; clerk is Robert Painter as of research date) at Nicholas County Clerk, Nicholas County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Suite 5, Summersville, WV 26651.
- Pay the recording fee ($32.00 for first 5 pages (WV Code §59-1-10, statewide statutory fee for deeds/deeds of trust/memoranda of deed of trust) first / $1.00 per additional page after the first 5 pages add'l (+$1.00 preservation fee added for instruments over 19 pages, plus another $1.00 per each additional 10 pages (per WV Code §59-1-10); of the $32 base fee, statutory allocations include $4 to Farmland Protection Fund, $10 county general revenue, $5 reappraisal fund, $8 Courthouse Facilities Improvement Fund, $1 county 911 fund, $2 clerk's office operations)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Nicholas
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 Nicholas 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.
Nicholas recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Nicholas?
The Office of the Clerk of the County Commission, Nicholas County (real property deeds/memoranda recorded here per WV Code; clerk is Robert Painter as of research date) charges $32.00 for first 5 pages (WV Code §59-1-10, statewide statutory fee for deeds/deeds of trust/memoranda of deed of trust) first / $1.00 per additional page after the first 5 pages add'l (+$1.00 preservation fee added for instruments over 19 pages, plus another $1.00 per each additional 10 pages (per WV Code §59-1-10); of the $32 base fee, statutory allocations include $4 to Farmland Protection Fund, $10 county general revenue, $5 reappraisal fund, $8 Courthouse Facilities Improvement Fund, $1 county 911 fund, $2 clerk's office operations), with checks payable to Nicholas County Clerk (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office before mailing payment). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Nicholas?
Nicholas 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 Nicholas?
Mail recordings to Office of the Clerk of the County Commission, Nicholas County (real property deeds/memoranda recorded here per WV Code; clerk is Robert Painter as of research date): Nicholas County Clerk, Nicholas County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Suite 5, Summersville, WV 26651 ((304) 872-7820).
How can Jurably help with recording in Nicholas?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Nicholas 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 Nicholas recorder in person.
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