Barbour County Special Warranty Deed Form

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Barbour County Special Warranty Deed Form

Barbour County Special Warranty Deed Form

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Barbour County Special Warranty Deed Guide

Barbour County Special Warranty Deed Guide

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Barbour County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Barbour County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Barbour County Clerk

Address:
8 North Main St
Philippi, West Virginia 26416-1140

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Phone: (304) 457-2232

Recording Tips for Barbour County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Barbour County

Properties in any of these areas use Barbour County forms:

  • Belington
  • Galloway
  • Junior
  • Moatsville
  • Philippi
  • Volga

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Barbour County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Barbour 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 Barbour County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Barbour 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 Barbour 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 Barbour County?

Recording fees in Barbour County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (304) 457-2232 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Special warranty deeds are commonly used to convey real property in West Virginia. A statutory form for conveying real property is codified at West Virginia Code Section 36-3-5. When a deed contains words of special warranty under Section 36-4-3, the grantor promises to warrant and defend the property for the grantee against the claims and demands of the grantor and all persons claiming by, through, or under the grantor.

The warranty is limited to the time the grantor held title and does not guarantee the quality of the title past the grantor's ownership. Therefore, a special warranty deed offers less protection for the buyer than a general warranty deed.

In addition to the covenant of warranty, a special warranty deed can include additional statutory covenants under W. Va. Code Chapter 36, Article 4, including right to convey, quiet possession, a special covenant against encumbrances, and a covenant of further assurances.

To be valid and to provide a quality public record, both the grantor and grantee must be named in the section of the deed that details the words and terms of conveyance (conveyancing clause). In addition, the property must be able to be identified by inclusion of a legal description, including the district in which the parcel is located.

The granting party must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public. Property owned by a married person requires the spouse's signature because of potential marital rights, regardless of whether the spouse holds a direct interest in the property.

A special warranty deed in this state is void as to creditors and subsequent purchasers for valuable consideration without notice until it is recorded in the county where the property is located (W. Va. Code 40-1-9). To record a special warranty deed with a county clerk in West Virginia, the instrument must meet state and county requirements of form and content for documents pertaining to an interest in real property. All recorded deeds must be accompanied by a Sales Listing Form.

Deeds recorded in West Virginia are subject to a transfer tax based on the purchase price (consideration) listed on the deed, or, if no consideration is listed, the fair market value of the property. For deeds having no consideration, a Declaration of Consideration or Value is required.

If the grantor is not a West Virginia resident, tax withholding pursuant to W. Va. Code Section 11-21-71b is also required.

Consult a lawyer with questions about special warranty deeds or for any other issues related to transferring real property in West Virginia.

(West Virginia SWD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Special Warranty Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Barbour County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Barbour 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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