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Recording a Deed or Document in Alexandria city, VA
Alexandria city (population 160,662) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Alexandria - Land Records Division. 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.
Alexandria city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Alexandria - Land Records Division
- Recording fee
- $18 (10 or fewer pages) first / $32 total (11-30 pages); $52 total (31+ pages); $17 per oversize plat/map sheet larger than 8.5x14 in. add'l (+Plus Alexandria recordation tax of $0.25 per $100 of purchase price/fair market value, paid by purchaser)
- Mailing address
- 520 King Street, Room 307, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone
- 703.746.4044 (option 2 or 3) / 703.746.4311 (Alex311)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No cover sheet required per Deeds.com summary (unverified directly from city site)
Can you e-record in Alexandria city?
Yes. Alexandria city 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 Alexandria city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Alexandria city 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 the City of Alexandria - Land Records Division at 520 King Street, Room 307, Alexandria, VA 22314.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 (10 or fewer pages) first / $32 total (11-30 pages); $52 total (31+ pages); $17 per oversize plat/map sheet larger than 8.5x14 in. add'l (+Plus Alexandria recordation tax of $0.25 per $100 of purchase price/fair market value, paid by purchaser)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Alexandria city
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 Alexandria city 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.
Alexandria city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Alexandria city?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Alexandria - Land Records Division charges $18 (10 or fewer pages) first / $32 total (11-30 pages); $52 total (31+ pages); $17 per oversize plat/map sheet larger than 8.5x14 in. add'l (+Plus Alexandria recordation tax of $0.25 per $100 of purchase price/fair market value, paid by purchaser). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Alexandria city?
Yes. Alexandria city 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 Alexandria city?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Alexandria - Land Records Division: 520 King Street, Room 307, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703.746.4044 (option 2 or 3) / 703.746.4311 (Alex311)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Alexandria city?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Alexandria city 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 Alexandria city recorder in person.
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