West Virginia Special Warranty Deed Form

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A West Virginia special warranty deed transfers real estate interest to a buyer and guarantees that there are no unresolved title defects from the seller’s period of ownership. The document does not provide a warranty for claims that arose under other owners, and the seller is only liable for resolving third party claims if they were made while they held interest in the premises.

West Virginia Special Warranty Deed Form

A West Virginia special warranty deed transfers real estate interest to a buyer and guarantees that there are no unresolved title defects from the seller’s period of ownership. The document does not provide a warranty for claims that arose under other owners, and the seller is only liable for resolving third party claims if they were made while they held interest in the premises.

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Last updated April 23rd, 2025

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A West Virginia special warranty deed transfers real estate interest to a buyer and guarantees that there are no unresolved title defects from the seller’s period of ownership. The document does not provide a warranty for claims that arose under other owners, and the seller is only liable for resolving third party claims if they were made while they held interest in the premises.

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Recording Requirements

  1. The signatures on deeds must be notarized.[1]
  2. Documents cannot exceed 8.5″ x 14″ in size.[2]
  3. Font size must be at least 10pt.[3]
  4. A 2″ top margin on the first page is required in some counties.[4]

Deeds are filed at the County Clerk’s Office in the county where the property is situated.[5] The filing fee is $30 for the first five pages and $1 for each additional page.[6]

Sources

  1. § 39-1-2
  2. § 59-1-10
  3. § 39-1-11
  4. Jefferson County – Recording
  5. § 40-1-9
  6. § 59-1-10(a)
  7. § 11-22-6