West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Pendleton, WV
Pendleton (population 6,143) records real-property documents through the Pendleton County Clerk (County Commission) - real property recording office. 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.
Pendleton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pendleton County Clerk (County Commission) - real property recording office
- Recording fee
- $32 for first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust, per WV Code 59-1-10) first / $1 per page after page 5 add'l (+Other instruments (assignments, financing statements, liens, plats, etc.) are $12 for pages 1-5 and $1/page thereafter; no separate records-management rider identified for this county - unverified)
- Mailing address
- Pendleton County Clerk, 100 South Main Street, Franklin, WV 26807
- Phone
- 304-358-2505
- Checks payable to
- Pendleton County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No statewide cover sheet mandated; WV requires ~3-inch blank top margin on first page for recording stamp, preparer's name and return-to address on document - unverified re: county-specific cover sheet
Can you e-record in Pendleton?
Pendleton 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 Pendleton, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Pendleton 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 Pendleton County Clerk (County Commission) - real property recording office at Pendleton County Clerk, 100 South Main Street, Franklin, WV 26807.
- Pay the recording fee ($32 for first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust, per WV Code 59-1-10) first / $1 per page after page 5 add'l (+Other instruments (assignments, financing statements, liens, plats, etc.) are $12 for pages 1-5 and $1/page thereafter; no separate records-management rider identified for this county - unverified)).
- 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 Pendleton 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.
Pendleton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pendleton?
The Pendleton County Clerk (County Commission) - real property recording office charges $32 for first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust, per WV Code 59-1-10) first / $1 per page after page 5 add'l (+Other instruments (assignments, financing statements, liens, plats, etc.) are $12 for pages 1-5 and $1/page thereafter; no separate records-management rider identified for this county - unverified), with checks payable to Pendleton County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pendleton?
Pendleton 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 Pendleton?
Mail recordings to Pendleton County Clerk (County Commission) - real property recording office: Pendleton County Clerk, 100 South Main Street, Franklin, WV 26807 (304-358-2505).
Can Jurably record my document in Pendleton 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 Pendleton recorder in person.
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