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WV HB4706

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Holstein

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires purchasers of real property in West Virginia to record their deed with the county clerk within three months of closing the transaction
  • Amends §39-1-2 of the West Virginia Code relating to authentication and recordation of writings
  • Introduced January 21, 2026, by Delegates Holstein and T. Howell and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
  • Current law already requires deeds to be acknowledged or proved by witnesses before recording, but sets no deadline for when recording must occur

Legislative Description

Establishing a three month time limit for a purchaser of real property to have a deed recorded.

Real and Personal Property

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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