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Recording a Deed or Document in Charlottesville city, VA
Charlottesville city (population 44,388) records real-property documents through the Charlottesville Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Llezelle A. Dugger, 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.
Charlottesville city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Charlottesville Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Llezelle A. Dugger, Clerk)
- Recording fee
- $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages/sheets (confirmed for this jurisdiction) first / $32 for 11-30 pages/sheets; $52 for 31+ pages/sheets add'l (+Statewide records-preservation allocation embedded in base fee; VOF/WMATA riders where applicable — not separately itemized on city page (unverified))
- Mailing address
- 315 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Phone
- 434-970-3766
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Charlottesville)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: NOT required — confirmed: 'This Circuit Court does not require a cover sheet'
Can you e-record in Charlottesville city?
Charlottesville city 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 Charlottesville city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Charlottesville city 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 Charlottesville Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Llezelle A. Dugger, Clerk) at 315 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages/sheets (confirmed for this jurisdiction) first / $32 for 11-30 pages/sheets; $52 for 31+ pages/sheets add'l (+Statewide records-preservation allocation embedded in base fee; VOF/WMATA riders where applicable — not separately itemized on city page (unverified))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Charlottesville city
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 Charlottesville city 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Charlottesville city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Charlottesville city?
The Charlottesville Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Llezelle A. Dugger, Clerk) charges $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages/sheets (confirmed for this jurisdiction) first / $32 for 11-30 pages/sheets; $52 for 31+ pages/sheets add'l (+Statewide records-preservation allocation embedded in base fee; VOF/WMATA riders where applicable — not separately itemized on city page (unverified)), with checks payable to unverified (presumed Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Charlottesville). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Charlottesville city?
Charlottesville city 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 Charlottesville city?
Mail recordings to Charlottesville Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Llezelle A. Dugger, Clerk): 315 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434-970-3766).
How can Jurably help with recording in Charlottesville city?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Charlottesville city 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 Charlottesville city 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.