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Kanawha County Memorandum of Trust Form

Kanawha County Memorandum of Trust Form

Kanawha County Memorandum of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 5/23/2025
Kanawha County Memorandum of Trust Guide

Kanawha County Memorandum of Trust Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/23/2025
Kanawha County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Trust Document

Kanawha County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/11/2025

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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:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

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 all formatting requirements set forth by Kanawha County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

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. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). 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!

The memorandum of trust, codified under the Estates and Trusts chapter of the West Virginia Code at 36-1-4a is executed jointly by all acting trustees and living settlors of a trust. It is recorded in the land records with an acquisition and/or conveyance of real property by a trust in order to maintain a clear account for potential title examinations.

A memorandum contains a statement that the trust exists and the date of the trust; the names of each settlor, current trustee, and successor trustee; the conditions under which the successor assumes trustee powers; and whether or not the trust is revocable. The form also requires a verbatim accounting of the trustee's powers "relative to the acquisition, sale, disposition, or encumbering of real property ... or the conveyance or disposition of real property," depending on the situation, and any restrictions on those powers (W. Va. Code 36-1-4a(a)(2)(iv)). Due to the nature of the transaction for which the memorandum is recorded, a legal description of the subject property is also required. The memorandum may also include the entire text "of any or all of the provisions of the trust" ( 36-1-4a(b)).

Each case is unique, so contact an attorney with questions about this form or anything else relating to trusts in West Virginia.

(West Virginia MOT 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 office below.

This Memorandum of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Kanawha County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Kanawha 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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