Yes: in West Virginia, real estate attorneys need a state license issued by the West Virginia State Bar / Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. You can check a name yourself on WV State Bar Membership Directory Search.
Real estate attorneys in West Virginia: what buyers ask
Do you need a real estate attorney to close in West Virginia?
In West Virginia the State Bar Unlawful Practice of Law Committee says conducting a title examination and a real estate closing is the practice of law, so a non-lawyer may do it only under a lawyer direct supervision and control, although no statute read says a buyer or seller must hire an attorney.
What closing costs does West Virginia law set?
West Virginia has no official typical closing-cost total. The seller pays a transfer tax of $1.10 per $500 plus at least 55 cents per $500 for the county, a $20 housing fee is collected before recording, and recording a deed or deed of trust costs $30.
Check a real estate attorney yourself
- License required · West Virginia State Bar / Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
- Titles you will see: Attorney
- Check a name yourself: WV State Bar Membership Directory Search (we could not open this search page ourselves)
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