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Recording a Deed or Document in Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County (population 34,144) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Botetourt 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.
Botetourt County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Botetourt 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); also cited generally as ~$16 base + fees per §17.1-267 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 - contact clerk)
- Mailing address
- Botetourt County Circuit Court Clerk, Courthouse, 1 West Main Street / PO Box 219, Fincastle, VA 24090-0219
- Phone
- (540) 473-8274
- Checks payable to
- unverified - likely 'Clerk of the Circuit Court of Botetourt County' - confirm before mailing
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No - office states a cover sheet is not required
Can you e-record in Botetourt County?
Yes. Botetourt 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 Botetourt County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Botetourt 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 Botetourt County (Register of Deeds function) at Botetourt County Circuit Court Clerk, Courthouse, 1 West Main Street / PO Box 219, Fincastle, VA 24090-0219.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instrument/document of 10 or fewer pages (statewide statutory clerk recording fee, Va. Code §17.1-275); also cited generally as ~$16 base + fees per §17.1-267 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 - contact clerk)).
- 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 Botetourt County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Botetourt County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Botetourt County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Botetourt 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); also cited generally as ~$16 base + fees per §17.1-267 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 - contact clerk), with checks payable to unverified - likely 'Clerk of the Circuit Court of Botetourt County' - confirm before mailing. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Botetourt County?
Yes. Botetourt 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 Botetourt County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Botetourt County (Register of Deeds function): Botetourt County Circuit Court Clerk, Courthouse, 1 West Main Street / PO Box 219, Fincastle, VA 24090-0219 ((540) 473-8274).
Can Jurably record my document in Botetourt County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Botetourt County recorder in person.
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