West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ritchie, WV
Ritchie (population 8,444) records real-property documents through the Ritchie 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.
Ritchie recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ritchie 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 $12 for pages 1-5, $1/page thereafter - unverified for county-specific riders)
- Mailing address
- Ritchie County Clerk, 115 E Main St, Room 201, Harrisville, WV 26362
- Phone
- 304-643-2164
- Checks payable to
- Ritchie County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No statewide cover sheet mandated; standard WV top-margin requirement - unverified county specifics
Can you e-record in Ritchie?
Ritchie 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 Ritchie, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Ritchie 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 Ritchie County Clerk (County Commission) - real property recording office at Ritchie County Clerk, 115 E Main St, Room 201, Harrisville, WV 26362.
- 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 $12 for pages 1-5, $1/page thereafter - unverified for county-specific riders)).
- 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 Ritchie 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.
Ritchie recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ritchie?
The Ritchie 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 $12 for pages 1-5, $1/page thereafter - unverified for county-specific riders), with checks payable to Ritchie County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ritchie?
Ritchie 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 Ritchie?
Mail recordings to Ritchie County Clerk (County Commission) - real property recording office: Ritchie County Clerk, 115 E Main St, Room 201, Harrisville, WV 26362 (304-643-2164).
Can Jurably record my document in Ritchie 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 Ritchie recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.