West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Summers, WV
Summers (population 11,959) records real-property documents through the Summers 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.
Summers recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Summers County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $32 for first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust/memorandum); $12 for first 5 pages (other instruments) first / $1 per additional page over 5 add'l (+$1 preservation fee for instruments over 19 pages (plus $1 per additional 10 pages); $20 housing fee when consideration is paid; excise/transfer tax ~$7.70 per $1,000 of value via documentary stamps)
- Mailing address
- 120 Ballengee Street, Suite 106, Hinton, WV 25951
- Phone
- (304) 466-7104
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not stated on official site; general WV standard: white 8.5x11 paper, legible font, single-sided printing
Can you e-record in Summers?
Summers 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 Summers, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Summers 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 Summers County Clerk at 120 Ballengee Street, Suite 106, Hinton, WV 25951.
- Pay the recording fee ($32 for first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust/memorandum); $12 for first 5 pages (other instruments) first / $1 per additional page over 5 add'l (+$1 preservation fee for instruments over 19 pages (plus $1 per additional 10 pages); $20 housing fee when consideration is paid; excise/transfer tax ~$7.70 per $1,000 of value via documentary stamps)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Summers
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 Summers 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.
Summers recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Summers?
The Summers County Clerk charges $32 for first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust/memorandum); $12 for first 5 pages (other instruments) first / $1 per additional page over 5 add'l (+$1 preservation fee for instruments over 19 pages (plus $1 per additional 10 pages); $20 housing fee when consideration is paid; excise/transfer tax ~$7.70 per $1,000 of value via documentary stamps). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Summers?
Summers 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 Summers?
Mail recordings to Summers County Clerk: 120 Ballengee Street, Suite 106, Hinton, WV 25951 ((304) 466-7104).
How can Jurably help with recording in Summers?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Summers 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 Summers recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.