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Recording a Deed or Document in Caroline County, VA
Caroline County (population 34,413) records real-property documents through the Caroline County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Susan W. Minarchi, Clerk). 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.
Caroline County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Caroline County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Susan W. Minarchi, Clerk)
- Recording fee
- $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (VA Code §17.1-275 statewide schedule); $0.50/page cited for certain record types per §17.1-275(A)(8) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+Statewide records-preservation allocation embedded in base fee; VOF/WMATA riders where applicable — county-specific breakdown not separately itemized (unverified))
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 309, Bowling Green, VA 22427
- Phone
- 804-633-1090 (fax 804-633-0519)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed Clerk of the Circuit Court, Caroline County)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No cover sheet required for e-Recordings; pages (incl. clerk's certification page) must be numbered correctly. Deeds of Assumption/Gift & Assumption/Exchange, multi-jurisdiction documents, and plats are NOT accepted for e-recording.
Can you e-record in Caroline County?
Yes. Caroline 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 Caroline County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Caroline 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 Caroline County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Susan W. Minarchi, Clerk) at P.O. Box 309, Bowling Green, VA 22427.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (VA Code §17.1-275 statewide schedule); $0.50/page cited for certain record types per §17.1-275(A)(8) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+Statewide records-preservation allocation embedded in base fee; VOF/WMATA riders where applicable — county-specific breakdown not separately itemized (unverified))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Caroline 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 Caroline 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.
Caroline County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Caroline County?
The Caroline County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Susan W. Minarchi, Clerk) charges $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (VA Code §17.1-275 statewide schedule); $0.50/page cited for certain record types per §17.1-275(A)(8) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+Statewide records-preservation allocation embedded in base fee; VOF/WMATA riders where applicable — county-specific breakdown not separately itemized (unverified)), with checks payable to unverified (presumed Clerk of the Circuit Court, Caroline County). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Caroline County?
Yes. Caroline 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 Caroline County?
Mail recordings to Caroline County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Susan W. Minarchi, Clerk): P.O. Box 309, Bowling Green, VA 22427 (804-633-1090 (fax 804-633-0519)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Caroline County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Caroline 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 Caroline County recorder in person.
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