Kanawha County Affidavit of Heirship Form

Last validated August 26, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Kanawha County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Alum Creek, Belle, Blount, Blue Creek, Cabin Creek, Cedar Grove, Charleston, Clendenin and 25 more.

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Kanawha County Affidavit of Heirship Form

Kanawha County Affidavit of Heirship Form

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Document last validated 7/20/2026
Kanawha County Affidavit of Heirship Guide

Kanawha County Affidavit of Heirship Guide

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Document last validated 8/26/2026
Kanawha County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Heirship Document

Kanawha County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Heirship Document

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Document last validated 8/12/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Kanawha County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Kanawha County Clerk

Address:
409 Virginia Street East
Charleston, West Virginia 25301

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Phone: (304) 357-0130

Recording Tips for Kanawha County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Kanawha County

Properties in any of these areas use Kanawha County forms:

  • Alum Creek
  • Belle
  • Blount
  • Blue Creek
  • Cabin Creek
  • Cedar Grove
  • Charleston
  • Clendenin
  • Dawes
  • Drybranch
  • Dunbar
  • East Bank
  • Elkview
  • Eskdale
  • Falling Rock
  • Gallagher
  • Glasgow
  • Handley
  • Hansford
  • Hernshaw
  • Hugheston
  • Institute
  • London
  • Mammoth
  • Miami
  • Nitro
  • Pinch
  • Pond Gap
  • Pratt
  • Saint Albans
  • Tad
  • Tornado
  • Winifrede

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Kanawha County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Kanawha County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Kanawha County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Kanawha County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Kanawha County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Kanawha County?

Recording fees in Kanawha County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (304) 357-0130 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

An affidavit of heirship establishes the lawful heirs of a decedent's estate when he or she dies intestate (without a will).

When recorded in the land records where the real property described within is located, the affidavit provides a record of the change in ownership and succession in interest of the within-described assets to the decedent's heir(s). The affidavit is not to be used when a will is probated or a proceeding for the administration of the decedent's estate has been opened.

While anyone can file an affidavit of heirship, the affiant, the person making the sworn statements contained in the affidavit, must have knowledge of the decedent's marital history and family tree in order to complete the affidavit accurately.

The instrument establishes the decedent's martial status at the time of death and whether the decedent left descendants (children, whether natural or adopted, and the children of any deceased child).

In West Virginia, interest in real property from a decedent's estate that does not transfer outside of probate (i.e., property not held with a survivorship designation) transfers by the laws of descent codified at W. Va. Code 42-1).

In general, the surviving spouse inherits a decedent's property. If the decedent has no surviving spouse, his descendants (children) inherit the property. A grandchild inherits the share of a deceased parent, if applicable. If the decedent has neither a surviving spouse nor descendants, his or her parents inherit the property. In the event there are no surviving parents, the decedent's siblings inherit. Always consult a lawyer with questions about intestate succession, as each situation is unique, and the law is complex.

In addition to establishing the decedent's heirs at law, the affidavit also describes all the real and personal property left by the decedent. The affiant must sign the affidavit in the presence of a notary public. Before recording with the land records of the county where the subject property is situated, ensure that the instrument meets standards of form and content for recorded documents in West Virginia.

Consult a lawyer with questions about intestate succession or affidavits of heirship in West Virginia.

(West Virginia Affidavit of Heirship Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Kanawha County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Affidavit of Heirship meets all recording requirements specific to Kanawha County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Kanawha County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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