Ritchie County Release of Deed of Trust Form (West Virginia)

All Ritchie County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Release of Deed of Trust Form

Ritchie County Release of Deed of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Ritchie County compliant document last validated/updated 3/10/2025

Release Guidelines

Ritchie County Release Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Ritchie County compliant document last validated/updated 7/9/2025

Completed Example of the Release of Deed of Trust

Ritchie County Completed Example of the Release of Deed of Trust

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Ritchie County compliant document last validated/updated 6/25/2025

When using these Release of Deed of Trust 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.

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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 Release of Deed of Trust 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 Release of Deed of Trust 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.

In West Virginia a Deed of Trust can be released by a Beneficiary/Lender or by a Trustee. This form is used by the current Lender, holder of the note or notes. For use when the note or notes have been satisfied and a full release is required. (Such release shall be executed and furnished to the debtor within thirty days after the debt has been satisfied.) (WV. Article 12. 38-12-1) (a))

Such release of lien shall be executed by the lienholder and acknowledged before the clerk of the county commission in whose office the lien is recorded or before such other person authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds. Such written release shall be deemed sufficient if it describes the lien to be released by any words that will identify and show an intent to discharge the same. Releases may also be made according to the provisions of section two of this article. (WV. Article 12. 38-12-1) (b))

38-12-8. Recordation of release; effect.
When the release has been so signed and acknowledged, it may be presented for record to the clerk in whose office the lien thereby intended to be released is recorded or docketed, and from and after the time the same is so left for record (which time the clerk shall endorse thereon) such lien shall be discharged and extinguished, and the estate, of whatever kind, bound or affected thereby, shall be deemed to be vested in the former owner or those claiming under him as if such lien had never existed

If a release is not executed as described, the lienholder can be liable to pay,( at the cost of the lienholder who so refuses without good cause and the court shall also award reasonable attorney fees and court costs to the person entitled to such release if such person be the prevailing party.) (WV Article 12 38-12-10)

(West Virginia Release of DOT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in West Virginia Only.

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