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Recording a Deed or Document in Bedford County, VA
Bedford County (population 83,059) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bedford County (Register of Deeds function). 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.
Bedford County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bedford County (Register of Deeds function)
- Recording fee
- $18 for instrument/document of 10 or fewer pages (statewide statutory clerk recording fee, Va. Code §17.1-275) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages, plus applicable state recordation/grantor tax based on consideration - confirm exact total with clerk add'l (+unverified - copies are $0.50/page plus $2.00 per certification (per county Deeds and Land Recordings page))
- Mailing address
- Bedford County Circuit Court Clerk, 123 East Main Street, Suite 201, Bedford, VA 24523
- Phone
- (540) 586-7632
- Checks payable to
- unverified - likely 'Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bedford County' - confirm before mailing
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No - office states a cover sheet is not required, though the Virginia Land Record Cover Sheet is available as a supplemental option
Can you e-record in Bedford County?
Bedford 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 Bedford County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Bedford 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 Bedford County (Register of Deeds function) at Bedford County Circuit Court Clerk, 123 East Main Street, Suite 201, Bedford, VA 24523.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instrument/document of 10 or fewer pages (statewide statutory clerk recording fee, Va. Code §17.1-275) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages, plus applicable state recordation/grantor tax based on consideration - confirm exact total with clerk add'l (+unverified - copies are $0.50/page plus $2.00 per certification (per county Deeds and Land Recordings page))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Bedford County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Bedford County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bedford County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bedford County (Register of Deeds function) charges $18 for instrument/document of 10 or fewer pages (statewide statutory clerk recording fee, Va. Code §17.1-275) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages, plus applicable state recordation/grantor tax based on consideration - confirm exact total with clerk add'l (+unverified - copies are $0.50/page plus $2.00 per certification (per county Deeds and Land Recordings page)), with checks payable to unverified - likely 'Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bedford County' - confirm before mailing. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bedford County?
Bedford 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 Bedford County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bedford County (Register of Deeds function): Bedford County Circuit Court Clerk, 123 East Main Street, Suite 201, Bedford, VA 24523 ((540) 586-7632).
Can Jurably record my document in Bedford County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Bedford County recorder in person.
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