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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.
How Jurably helps in Botetourt 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 Botetourt 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Botetourt County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Botetourt 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 Botetourt County recorder in person.
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