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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Wirt 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Wirt 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 Wirt recorder in person.
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