// start plausible analytics // end plausible analytics
West Virginia Forms

Ritchie County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Ritchie County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Ritchie County Transfer on Death Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/28/2025
Ritchie County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Ritchie County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/4/2025
Ritchie County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

Ritchie County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/30/2025

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Ritchie County Clerk
Address:
115 E Main St, Rm 201
Harrisville, West Virginia 26362

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

Phone: (304) 643-2164 Ext 221

Recording Tips for Ritchie County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in Ritchie County

Properties in any of these areas use Ritchie County forms:

  • Auburn
  • Berea
  • Cairo
  • Ellenboro
  • Harrisville
  • Macfarlan
  • Pennsboro
  • Petroleum
  • Pullman
  • Smithville

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Ritchie County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Ritchie 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 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 I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Ritchie 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 Ritchie County?

Recording fees in Ritchie County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (304) 643-2164 Ext 221 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

The West Virginia legislature voted to join with 13 other states and adopt the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act (URPTODA). The law is found at 36-12-1 et seq in the Code of West Virginia, and went into effect on June 5, 2014. This act allows owners of real property in West Virginia to control the distribution of what is often their most significant asset, their real estate, by executing and recording a transfer on death deed (TODD).

Transfer on death deeds are non-testamentary, which means ownership of the property passes to the beneficiary without including it in a will or a need for probate (36-12-7). Still, sensible estate planning dictates that the will and the TODD should not be in conflict.

West Virginia's version of the URPTODA sets out the specific requirements for lawful transfer on death deeds:

- The capacity required to make or revoke a transfer on death deed is the same as the capacity required to make a will (36-12-8, 41-1-2).
- The transferor must be least eighteen years old; and
- Be mentally competent
- It must contain the essential elements and formalities of a properly recordable inter vivos deed, such as warranty or quitclaim deed (36-12-9(1))
- It must state that the transfer to the designated beneficiary is to occur at the transferor's death (36-12-9(2))
- It must be recorded before the transferor's death in the office of the clerk of the county commission in the county where the property is located (36-12-9(2)).

During the owner's life, the beneficiary has no rights to the property. Instead, it remains in the transferor's absolute control. This includes the freedom to sell or transfer it to someone else, and to modify or revoke the intended transfer on death (36-12-12). The option to revoke is why these deeds do not require notice to the beneficiary or consideration for the owner (36-12-10).

The beneficiary gains rights to the property ONLY when the owner dies, according to 36-12-13. Note, however, that the beneficiary must be alive at the time of the transferor's death or the interest returns to the estate (36-12-13(a)(2)). To prevent this from happening, the owner may identify one or more contingent beneficiaries (36-12-2(2)). All beneficiaries take title subject to any obligations (contracts, easements, etc.) associated with the property when the transferor dies (36-12-13(b)).

With the new transfer on death deeds, real property owners in West Virginia have a convenient, flexible tool for managing one aspect of a comprehensive estate plan. TODDs may not be appropriate for everyone, though. Since each situation is unique, contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex circumstances.

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

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

This Transfer on Death Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Ritchie County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Ritchie County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

Save Time and Money

Get your Ritchie County Transfer on Death Deed form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4573 Reviews )

joab k.

May 20th, 2021

Usable mediocre average stuff. functional but not extraordinary but the price and service is quite good

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

John H.

April 22nd, 2019

Re: Idaho Affidavit of Successor: Decedent's residence may be a state other than Idaho. Death certificate documnet# field is too small.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We have emailed you an amended document to address your specific needs outlined in your feedback, hope this helps. Have a wonderful day.

Lisa m.

April 25th, 2020

Very fast and easy! Thanks!!

Reply from Staff

Glad we could help. Thank you!

Alisha B.

March 17th, 2023

I think you all are great keep it going

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Ann C.

October 18th, 2023

Very responsive and helpful. Made a big task quite easy and effecient. I would highly recommend. Reasonable fees as well

Reply from Staff

Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!

Laura S.

April 21st, 2025

Easy to utilize database and instructions!

Reply from Staff

We are grateful for your feedback and looking forward to serving you again. Thank you!

Claudia S.

May 23rd, 2024

Website is very easy to navigate.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Bonnee G.

January 16th, 2020

Arrived at your site from my county's government site. Saw that all the forms I think I need were included in one package deal, hopefully its the correct package. I Although I've not looked into other aspects of the site, retrieving the forms was pretty easy. Thank you

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Daniel N.

June 28th, 2024

Deeds.com provided the document template and instructions I needed, right when I needed them. I was able to navigate through an unfamiliar process with exactly the support I needed at an affordable and fair price. Thank you!

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Mohamed ali H.

December 21st, 2020

My experience on this website has been amazing and the process was very easy to understand and I was able to get my document filed within 3-4 hours. I plan to use this service in the future if I need to. Thank you for your excellent service!

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Richard T.

July 15th, 2021

Amazing service from competent individuals that really go above and beyond to get you documents processed.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Guido d.

November 17th, 2020

Excellent service. Easy to use, easy to upload, and very cost effective!

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Valarie H.

July 6th, 2022

Thank you for offering this service. We were getting several different answers on how to solve our problem, and all of them involved getting an attorney. You saved us a ton of money and using your document made everything super easy...no attorney needed! Thank you!

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Kristina R.

March 27th, 2020

Fast and friendly service. I will use Deeds.com again.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Ronald P.

August 18th, 2020

Very easy to use... awaiting info

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!