West Virginia Deed Forms (6)

West Virginia Deed Forms (6)

West Virginia deed is a document that transfers a real estate title and provides a public record of the transaction. In addition to traditional sales, deeds are used in estate planning, home financing, and other transactions that require a title transfer. Once executed, the deed is filed with the county clerk to record the change in ownership.

Last updated July 10th, 2025

West Virginia deed is a document that transfers a real estate title and provides a public record of the transaction. In addition to traditional sales, deeds are used in estate planning, home financing, and other transactions that require a title transfer. Once executed, the deed is filed with the county clerk to record the change in ownership.

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Deed of Trust – Secures a loan by transferring the borrower’s title to a trustee until their debt is settled.

 

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General Warranty Deed – Warrants that the grantor holds title and will defend it against current and past claims.

 

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Lady Bird Deed – Names one or more beneficiaries to inherit property after the owner dies.

 

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Quit Claim Deed – Provides no assurances about the title or the validity of the grantor’s right to transfer.

 

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Special Warranty Deed – Guarantees no title claims arose while the grantor held title, but makes no promises about prior ownership periods.

 

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Transfer on Death Deed – Allows property to be conveyed (without warranty) to a beneficiary upon the owner’s death.

 

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Formatting

Paper – No larger than 8.5″ x 14″[1]

Margins – No statewide rule; some counties require a 2″ top margin on the first page[2]

Font – 10pt minimum[3]

Recording

Signing Requirements – The grantor’s signature must be notarized.[4]

Where to Record – Completed deeds are recorded with the County Clerk’s Office.[5]

Cost – Around $32 for the first five pages, plus $1 for each additional page (as of this writing)[6]

Additional Forms

Declaration of Consideration or Value Statement – For conveyances subject to transfer tax, this declaration must be attached to the deed to report the purchase price and true property value.[7]

Sales Listing Form (Form STC 12:39) – Used to relay various transfer details when presenting a deed for recording.