West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Wood, WV
Wood (population 84,296) records real-property documents through the Wood 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.
Wood recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wood 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 (+$20 housing fee when consideration paid on deed; preservation fee $1 for instruments over 19 pages plus $1 per additional 10 pages; excise tax $5.50 per $1,000 value)
- Mailing address
- Wood County Clerk, 1 Court Square / P.O. Box 1474, Parkersburg, WV 26102
- Phone
- 304-424-1899 (recording); 304-424-1850 (main office)
- Checks payable to
- Wood County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not specified online; white 8.5x11 paper, legible font, single-sided printing (double-sided pages billed as two pages)
Can you e-record in Wood?
Wood 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 Wood, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Wood 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 Wood County Clerk (recording/land records office) at Wood County Clerk, 1 Court Square / P.O. Box 1474, Parkersburg, WV 26102.
- 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 (+$20 housing fee when consideration paid on deed; preservation fee $1 for instruments over 19 pages plus $1 per additional 10 pages; excise tax $5.50 per $1,000 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 Wood 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.
Wood recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wood?
The Wood 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 (+$20 housing fee when consideration paid on deed; preservation fee $1 for instruments over 19 pages plus $1 per additional 10 pages; excise tax $5.50 per $1,000 value), with checks payable to Wood County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wood?
Wood 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 Wood?
Mail recordings to Wood County Clerk (recording/land records office): Wood County Clerk, 1 Court Square / P.O. Box 1474, Parkersburg, WV 26102 (304-424-1899 (recording); 304-424-1850 (main office)).
Can Jurably record my document in Wood 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 Wood recorder in person.
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