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Recording a Deed or Document in Arlington County, VA
Arlington County (population 243,931) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Arlington County - 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.
Arlington County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Arlington County - Land Records Division
- Recording fee
- Basic deed processing fee $20 (when state grantee tax applies) plus $14.50 clerk fee, plus other miscellaneous fees depending on document type first / unverified (see fee schedule under supplemental documents on county site) add'l (+Credit/debit card convenience fee applies (amount varies))
- Mailing address
- 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 6200, Arlington, VA 22201 (mailing address not separately confirmed; office address used)
- Phone
- (703) 228-4369 (Land Records); (703) 228-7000 general
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No - Virginia Land Record Cover Sheet (VLRCS) no longer required in Arlington County as of January 2016
Can you e-record in Arlington County?
Arlington County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Arlington County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Arlington 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 by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Arlington County - Land Records Division at 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 6200, Arlington, VA 22201 (mailing address not separately confirmed; office address used).
- Pay the recording fee (Basic deed processing fee $20 (when state grantee tax applies) plus $14.50 clerk fee, plus other miscellaneous fees depending on document type first / unverified (see fee schedule under supplemental documents on county site) add'l (+Credit/debit card convenience fee applies (amount varies))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Arlington 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 Arlington 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Arlington County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Arlington County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Arlington County - Land Records Division charges Basic deed processing fee $20 (when state grantee tax applies) plus $14.50 clerk fee, plus other miscellaneous fees depending on document type first / unverified (see fee schedule under supplemental documents on county site) add'l (+Credit/debit card convenience fee applies (amount varies)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Arlington County?
Arlington County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Arlington County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Arlington County - Land Records Division: 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 6200, Arlington, VA 22201 (mailing address not separately confirmed; office address used) ((703) 228-4369 (Land Records); (703) 228-7000 general).
How can Jurably help with recording in Arlington County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Arlington 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 Arlington County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Arlington County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.