Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Albemarle County, VA
Albemarle County (population 118,356) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Albemarle County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County
- Recording fee
- $18 (10 or fewer pages) per statewide VA fee schedule first / $32 total (11-30 pages); $52 total (31+ pages) - tiered add'l
- Mailing address
- Court Square, 501 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5110 (no separate PO Box mailing address confirmed)
- Phone
- (434) 972-4083 / (434) 972-4085
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - cover sheet must be generated online and submitted with recording
Can you e-record in Albemarle County?
Yes. Albemarle County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Albemarle County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Albemarle County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County at Court Square, 501 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5110 (no separate PO Box mailing address confirmed).
- Pay the recording fee ($18 (10 or fewer pages) per statewide VA fee schedule first / $32 total (11-30 pages); $52 total (31+ pages) - tiered add'l).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Albemarle County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Albemarle County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Albemarle County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Albemarle County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County charges $18 (10 or fewer pages) per statewide VA fee schedule first / $32 total (11-30 pages); $52 total (31+ pages) - tiered add'l. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Albemarle County?
Yes. Albemarle County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Albemarle County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County: Court Square, 501 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5110 (no separate PO Box mailing address confirmed) ((434) 972-4083 / (434) 972-4085).
How can Jurably help with recording in Albemarle County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Albemarle County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Albemarle County recorder in person.
Other Virginia counties
Jurably in Virginia
Under contract in Albemarle County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.