West Virginia Quit Claim Deed Form

A West Virginia quit claim deed allows a grantor to release their claim on a property and name a grantee as the new owner, without providing any title warranties. This type of deed, unlike a warranty deed, does not guarantee that the title is free of claims. Therefore, the grantee is responsible for resolving any issues that arise after the deed is recorded

West Virginia Quit Claim Deed Form

A West Virginia quit claim deed allows a grantor to release their claim on a property and name a grantee as the new owner, without providing any title warranties. This type of deed, unlike a warranty deed, does not guarantee that the title is free of claims. Therefore, the grantee is responsible for resolving any issues that arise after the deed is recorded

Last updated March 16th, 2025

A West Virginia quit claim deed allows a grantor to release their claim on a property and name a grantee as the new owner, without providing any title warranties. This type of deed, unlike a warranty deed, does not guarantee that the title is free of claims. Therefore, the grantee is responsible for resolving any issues that arise after the deed is recorded

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Recording Details

  • Signing Requirements – Signatures must be acknowledged or proved by two witnesses.[1]
  • Where to RecordCounty Clerk’s Office[2]
  • Recording fees – $30 for the first five pages, $1 for each additional page, as of this writing (individual counties may charge additional fees)[3]

Formatting Requirements

State statutes require that deed instruments be recorded on paper no larger than 8.5″ x 14″.[4] Other formatting requirements may be implemented at the county level (e.g., Jefferson County).

Quit Claim Deed (Preview)