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.
How Jurably helps in Wetzel
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 Wetzel 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wetzel?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wetzel 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 Wetzel 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.