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Recording a Deed or Document in Chesterfield County, VA
Chesterfield County (population 397,148) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, VA (Land Records / Deed Recording Division). 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.
Chesterfield County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, VA (Land Records / Deed Recording Division)
- Recording fee
- State-set statutory fee (Va. Code §17.1-275/§17.1-279), same schedule statewide: $14.50 recording/indexing fee for a deed of ≤10 pages, plus $3.50 State Library fee, plus $8 Technology Trust Fund fee (increased from $5 to $8 effective 7/1/2026), plus $20 Deed Processing Fee if a state grantor/grantee tax applies — roughly $46 in clerk fees before local/state recordation (transfer) taxes. Use the official VA deed calculator (ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us) selecting Chesterfield Circuit Court for the exact total. first / Not a strict per-page add-on; fee steps up by page-count tier: $28.50 for 11-30 pages, $48.50 for 31+ pages (same statutory schedule as first-page tier). add'l (+$3.50 Virginia State Library fee and $8 Technology Trust Fund fee are included per instrument (not per page); $3 Open-Space/Open-Air Preservation fee applies only where VA Outdoors Foundation holds an easement on the property.)
- Mailing address
- Chesterfield County Circuit Court Clerk, 9500 Courthouse Rd / P.O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0909
- Phone
- 804-748-1285 (Deed Recording Division); general Clerk's Office 804-748-1241
- Checks payable to
- Chesterfield Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Yes for hard-copy/paper submissions - Virginia Land Records Cover Sheet must be generated online and printed on a laser printer for scannable barcode; not required for e-recorded documents.
Can you e-record in Chesterfield County?
Yes. Chesterfield County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Chesterfield County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Chesterfield 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, or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, VA (Land Records / Deed Recording Division) at Chesterfield County Circuit Court Clerk, 9500 Courthouse Rd / P.O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0909.
- Pay the recording fee (State-set statutory fee (Va. Code §17.1-275/§17.1-279), same schedule statewide: $14.50 recording/indexing fee for a deed of ≤10 pages, plus $3.50 State Library fee, plus $8 Technology Trust Fund fee (increased from $5 to $8 effective 7/1/2026), plus $20 Deed Processing Fee if a state grantor/grantee tax applies — roughly $46 in clerk fees before local/state recordation (transfer) taxes. Use the official VA deed calculator (ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us) selecting Chesterfield Circuit Court for the exact total. first / Not a strict per-page add-on; fee steps up by page-count tier: $28.50 for 11-30 pages, $48.50 for 31+ pages (same statutory schedule as first-page tier). add'l (+$3.50 Virginia State Library fee and $8 Technology Trust Fund fee are included per instrument (not per page); $3 Open-Space/Open-Air Preservation fee applies only where VA Outdoors Foundation holds an easement on the property.)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield 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.
Chesterfield County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Chesterfield County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, VA (Land Records / Deed Recording Division) charges State-set statutory fee (Va. Code §17.1-275/§17.1-279), same schedule statewide: $14.50 recording/indexing fee for a deed of ≤10 pages, plus $3.50 State Library fee, plus $8 Technology Trust Fund fee (increased from $5 to $8 effective 7/1/2026), plus $20 Deed Processing Fee if a state grantor/grantee tax applies — roughly $46 in clerk fees before local/state recordation (transfer) taxes. Use the official VA deed calculator (ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us) selecting Chesterfield Circuit Court for the exact total. first / Not a strict per-page add-on; fee steps up by page-count tier: $28.50 for 11-30 pages, $48.50 for 31+ pages (same statutory schedule as first-page tier). add'l (+$3.50 Virginia State Library fee and $8 Technology Trust Fund fee are included per instrument (not per page); $3 Open-Space/Open-Air Preservation fee applies only where VA Outdoors Foundation holds an easement on the property.), with checks payable to Chesterfield Circuit Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Chesterfield County?
Yes. Chesterfield County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Chesterfield County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, VA (Land Records / Deed Recording Division): Chesterfield County Circuit Court Clerk, 9500 Courthouse Rd / P.O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0909 (804-748-1285 (Deed Recording Division); general Clerk's Office 804-748-1241).
How can Jurably help with recording in Chesterfield County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County recorder in person.
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