West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Upshur, WV
Upshur (population 23,816) records real-property documents through the Upshur 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.
Upshur recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Upshur 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 tax $5.50 per $1,000 of value)
- Mailing address
- 40 West Main Street, Room 101, Buckhannon, WV 26201
- Phone
- (304) 472-1068
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not confirmed; general WV standard: white 8.5x11 paper, legible font, single-sided printing; Declaration of Value required when taxes due
Can you e-record in Upshur?
Upshur 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 Upshur, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Upshur 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 Upshur County Clerk at 40 West Main Street, Room 101, Buckhannon, WV 26201.
- 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 tax $5.50 per $1,000 of value)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Upshur
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 Upshur 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.
Upshur recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Upshur?
The Upshur 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 tax $5.50 per $1,000 of value). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Upshur?
Upshur 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 Upshur?
Mail recordings to Upshur County Clerk: 40 West Main Street, Room 101, Buckhannon, WV 26201 ((304) 472-1068).
How can Jurably help with recording in Upshur?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Upshur 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 Upshur 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.