West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Wetzel, WV
Wetzel (population 14,442) records real-property documents through the Wetzel County Clerk (recording/land records 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.
Wetzel recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wetzel County Clerk (recording/land records office)
- Recording fee
- $32 for first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust/memorandum of trust); $12 for first 5 pages of other instruments (WV Code 59-1-10) first / $1 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+Preservation/records fee $1 for instruments over 19 pages plus $1 per additional 10 pages; $20 'housing fee' when consideration is paid on a deed; excise/transfer tax $5.50 per $1,000 of value (documentary stamps))
- Mailing address
- Wetzel County Clerk, 200 Main St / P.O. Box 156, New Martinsville, WV 26155
- Phone
- 304-455-8224
- Checks payable to
- Wetzel County Clerk (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not specified online; white 8.5x11 paper, legible font, single-sided printing, preparer's name, grantee name/address required for conveyances (WV statutory formatting norms)
Can you e-record in Wetzel?
Wetzel 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 Wetzel, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Wetzel 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 Wetzel County Clerk (recording/land records office) at Wetzel County Clerk, 200 Main St / P.O. Box 156, New Martinsville, WV 26155.
- Pay the recording fee ($32 for first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust/memorandum of trust); $12 for first 5 pages of other instruments (WV Code 59-1-10) first / $1 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+Preservation/records fee $1 for instruments over 19 pages plus $1 per additional 10 pages; $20 'housing fee' when consideration is paid on a deed; excise/transfer tax $5.50 per $1,000 of value (documentary stamps))).
- 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 Wetzel 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.
Wetzel recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wetzel?
The Wetzel County Clerk (recording/land records office) charges $32 for first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust/memorandum of trust); $12 for first 5 pages of other instruments (WV Code 59-1-10) first / $1 per additional page beyond 5 add'l (+Preservation/records fee $1 for instruments over 19 pages plus $1 per additional 10 pages; $20 'housing fee' when consideration is paid on a deed; excise/transfer tax $5.50 per $1,000 of value (documentary stamps)), with checks payable to Wetzel County Clerk (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wetzel?
Wetzel 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 Wetzel?
Mail recordings to Wetzel County Clerk (recording/land records office): Wetzel County Clerk, 200 Main St / P.O. Box 156, New Martinsville, WV 26155 (304-455-8224).
Can Jurably record my document in Wetzel 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 Wetzel recorder in person.
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