Kanawha, WV · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Kanawha
Under contract on a Kanawha (pop. 180,745) property? Recording a memorandum of contract gives the public constructive notice of your equitable interest, so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it.
How it works in Kanawha
Kanawha records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument. It is lawful notice of a genuine, executed contract — not a lien and not a pressure tactic. When your deal closes or ends, Jurably records a prompt release to clear the record.
Need the recorder-office details, fees, and formatting for Kanawha? See the Kanawha recording reference.
Securing a contract in Kanawha — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Kanawha?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Kanawha real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Kanawha allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Kanawha records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Kanawha?
$32.00 for deed of conveyance/deed of trust (1st 5 pages) per WV Code 59-1-10; $12.00 for other instruments (1st 5 pages) first / $1.00 per page after page 5 add'l (+$5.50 per $1,000 excise/transfer tax due at recording) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.