Wood County, West Virginia
Not EligibleWood County does not currently accept electronic recording. Documents require traditional submission to the County Clerk in Parkersburg.
Wood County at a glance
- Population (2024 est.)
- 82,757
- County seat
- Parkersburg
- Recording office
- County Clerk
- Typical home value (May 2026)
- $175,000
- FIPS code
- 54107
Reach the recording office in Wood County
The County Clerk handles real estate recording in Wood County. Its direct phone number, office hours, and e-recording portal are published on the county's official website:
Visit woodcountywv.comOfficial county website (source: Wikidata). It's the authoritative place to find the recorder's contact details — confirm phone and hours there before submitting time-sensitive documents.
Not yet — Wood County does not currently accept electronic recording. Real estate documents must be submitted as paper originals to the County Clerk's office in Parkersburg, by mail or in person. Counties adopt e-recording on their own schedules, so this status can change; we review eligibility regularly.
Wood County is home to about 82,757 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 5th by population among the 55 West Virginia jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has declined about 1.7% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $175,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.
West Virginia real estate documents are recorded with the elected County Clerk in the county where the property is located.
You can still notarize documents online with Notaron even though this recorder requires paper submission — RON is valid for recordable documents in West Virginia. After the online notarization, print the notarized output (or have us ship it) and submit it to the recording office the traditional way.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wood County accept electronic recording?
Not currently. Wood County requires paper originals to be submitted by mail or in person. Check back — counties regularly add e-recording support.
Who records deeds in Wood County?
Real estate documents are recorded by the County Clerk, located in Parkersburg (the county seat).
Can I notarize online and record in Wood County?
You can notarize online — RON is valid in West Virginia — but because this recorder does not yet accept electronic submissions, you'll need to print and deliver the notarized document for recording.
Who uses e-recording with online notarization?
Notaron pairs 24/7 remote online notarization with e-recording-ready output, built for the teams that record documents in Wood County every day.
Title & escrow companies
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Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.