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Wetzel County Special Warranty Deed Form

Wetzel County Special Warranty Deed Form

Wetzel County Special Warranty Deed Form

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

Wetzel County Special Warranty Deed Guide

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

Wetzel 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 Wetzel County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Wetzel County Office
Address:
200 Main St / PO Box 156
New Martinsville, West Virginia 26155-1264

Hours: 9:00 to 4:30 Mo - We, Fr; Th until 4:00; Sa 9:00 to 12:00

Phone: (304) 455-8224

Recording Tips for Wetzel County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Wetzel County

Properties in any of these areas use Wetzel County forms:

  • Big Run
  • Burton
  • Folsom
  • Hundred
  • Jacksonburg
  • Littleton
  • New Martinsville
  • Paden City
  • Pine Grove
  • Porters Falls
  • Reader
  • Smithfield

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Wetzel County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Wetzel County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (304) 455-8224 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 Wetzel County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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