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Recording a Deed or Document in Carroll County, VA
Carroll County (population 29,299) records real-property documents through the Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Gerald R. Goad, 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.
Carroll County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Gerald R. Goad, Clerk)
- Recording fee
- $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (VA Code §17.1-275 statewide schedule) 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 218, Hillsville, VA 24343 (physical: 605 Pine Street, Hillsville, VA 24343)
- Phone
- (276) 730-3070 (fax 276-730-3071)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed Clerk of the Circuit Court, Carroll County)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: unverified for paper filings
Can you e-record in Carroll County?
Yes. Carroll County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Carroll County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Carroll 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Gerald R. Goad, Clerk) at P.O. Box 218, Hillsville, VA 24343 (physical: 605 Pine Street, Hillsville, VA 24343).
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (VA Code §17.1-275 statewide schedule) 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 Carroll 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 Carroll 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.
Carroll County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Carroll County?
The Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Gerald R. Goad, Clerk) charges $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (VA Code §17.1-275 statewide schedule) 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, Carroll County). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Carroll County?
Yes. Carroll County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Carroll County?
Mail recordings to Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Gerald R. Goad, Clerk): P.O. Box 218, Hillsville, VA 24343 (physical: 605 Pine Street, Hillsville, VA 24343) ((276) 730-3070 (fax 276-730-3071)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Carroll County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Carroll 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 Carroll County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.