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Raleigh County Special Warranty Deed Form

Raleigh County Special Warranty Deed Form

Raleigh County Special Warranty Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/31/2025
Raleigh County Special Warranty Deed Guide

Raleigh County Special Warranty Deed Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/25/2025
Raleigh County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Raleigh County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

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Document Last Validated 6/24/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Raleigh County Clerk
Address:
215 Main St
Beckley, West Virginia 25801

Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (304) 255-9123

Recording Tips for Raleigh County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Have the property address and parcel number ready

Cities and Jurisdictions in Raleigh County

Properties in any of these areas use Raleigh County forms:

  • Arnett
  • Artie
  • Beaver
  • Beckley
  • Bolt
  • Bradley
  • Clear Creek
  • Coal City
  • Colcord
  • Cool Ridge
  • Crab Orchard
  • Daniels
  • Dorothy
  • Dry Creek
  • Eccles
  • Fairdale
  • Ghent
  • Glen Daniel
  • Glen White
  • Harper
  • Helen
  • Josephine
  • Lanark
  • Lester
  • Mabscott
  • Mac Arthur
  • Midway
  • Naoma
  • Odd
  • Piney View
  • Princewick
  • Prosperity
  • Raleigh
  • Rhodell
  • Rock Creek
  • Shady Spring
  • Skelton
  • Slab Fork
  • Sophia
  • Sprague
  • Stanaford
  • Surveyor
  • White Oak

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Raleigh County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh County?

Recording fees in Raleigh County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (304) 255-9123 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.

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

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

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