Ritchie County Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Form (West Virginia)
All Ritchie County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Form

Fill in the blank Memorandum and Notice of Agreement form formatted to comply with all West Virginia recording and content requirements.
Included Ritchie County compliant document last validated/updated 6/20/2025
Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Memorandum and Notice of Agreement form.
Included Ritchie County compliant document last validated/updated 6/4/2025
Completed Example of the Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Document

Example of a properly completed West Virginia Memorandum and Notice of Agreement document for reference.
Included Ritchie County compliant document last validated/updated 7/9/2025
The following West Virginia and Ritchie County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Memorandum and Notice of Agreement forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Ritchie County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Ritchie County Clerk
115 E Main St, Rm 201, Harrisville, West Virginia 26362
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (304) 643-2164 Ext 221
Local jurisdictions located in Ritchie County include:
- Auburn
- Berea
- Cairo
- Ellenboro
- Harrisville
- Macfarlan
- Pennsboro
- Petroleum
- Pullman
- Smithville
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Ritchie County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Ritchie County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Ritchie County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Ritchie County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Memorandum and Notice of Agreement forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Ritchie County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Ritchie County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by West Virginia or Ritchie County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Ritchie County Memorandum and Notice of Agreement forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
A "Memorandum of Purchase Agreement" commonly referred to as a "Memorandum of Agreement" (MOA) or "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU) in the context of real estate, is used primarily as a means to provide public notice of an equitable interest in a real estate transaction without disclosing the full details of the purchase agreement. This document is particularly useful in transactions where the buyer and seller have agreed to terms but the final closing and transfer of the deed have not yet occurred. By recording this memorandum with the county recorder's office, the buyer establishes a public record of their interest in the property, which can protect against subsequent claims or liens by third parties.
Key Purposes of a Memorandum of Purchase Agreement:
1. Notice of Equitable Interest: The memorandum serves as notice to the public that the buyer has an equitable interest in the property due to the purchase agreement. This is important in protecting the buyer’s interest against claims by other parties who might otherwise be unaware of the agreement.
2. Protection During the Closing Process: Real estate transactions can involve a lengthy closing process, including financing approval, inspections, and other contingencies. Recording a memorandum helps safeguard the buyer's interest in the property during this period.
3. Confidentiality: A memorandum of purchase agreement allows the parties to keep the specific terms of their agreement, such as the purchase price and other sensitive details, private. Only the essential facts necessary to establish interest in the property are included in the memorandum
Impact on Title: While the memorandum itself does not transfer title, it does create a public record of the buyer’s interest, which can be important in the event of disputes or if the seller attempts to convey the property to another party.
Use with Other Real Estate Transactions: Although commonly associated with purchase agreements, memoranda can also be used with other types of real estate transactions that convey an interest in property, such as land contracts or options to purchase.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Ritchie County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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January 6th, 2019
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