West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Wirt, WV
Wirt (population 5,194) records real-property documents through the Wirt 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.
Wirt recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wirt 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 fee $1 for instruments over 19 pages plus $1 per additional 10 pages; $20 housing fee when consideration paid; excise tax $5.50 per $1,000 of value)
- Mailing address
- Wirt County Clerk, 19 Washington St, Suite 106 / P.O. Box 53, Elizabeth, WV 26143
- Phone
- 304-275-4271
- Checks payable to
- Wirt 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 required
Can you e-record in Wirt?
Wirt 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 Wirt, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Wirt 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 Wirt County Clerk (recording/land records office) at Wirt County Clerk, 19 Washington St, Suite 106 / P.O. Box 53, Elizabeth, WV 26143.
- 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 fee $1 for instruments over 19 pages plus $1 per additional 10 pages; $20 housing fee when consideration 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 Wirt
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 Wirt 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.
Wirt recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wirt?
The Wirt 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 fee $1 for instruments over 19 pages plus $1 per additional 10 pages; $20 housing fee when consideration paid; excise tax $5.50 per $1,000 of value), with checks payable to Wirt County Clerk (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wirt?
Wirt 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 Wirt?
Mail recordings to Wirt County Clerk (recording/land records office): Wirt County Clerk, 19 Washington St, Suite 106 / P.O. Box 53, Elizabeth, WV 26143 (304-275-4271).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wirt?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wirt 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 Wirt recorder in person.
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Under contract in Wirt? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.