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Recording a Deed or Document in Clarke County, VA
Clarke County (population 15,609) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Clarke County, VA. 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.
Clarke County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Clarke County, VA
- 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 Clarke Circuit Court for the exact total; site directs users to call (540) 955-5116 for current fee confirmation since no specific dollar schedule is posted online. 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 included per instrument (not per page); $3 Open-Space/Open-Air Preservation fee applies only where VA Outdoors Foundation holds an easement.)
- Mailing address
- Clarke County Circuit Court Clerk (Hon. April F. Wilkerson), 102 N. Church Street / P.O. Box 189, Berryville, VA 22611-0189
- Phone
- (540) 955-5116 / (540) 955-5117; fax (540) 955-0284
- Checks payable to
- unverified - not posted online; confirm with Clerk's Office
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No - Clarke County Circuit Court explicitly does not require a Virginia Land Records cover sheet.
Can you e-record in Clarke County?
Clarke County 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 Clarke County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Clarke 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 by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Clarke County, VA at Clarke County Circuit Court Clerk (Hon. April F. Wilkerson), 102 N. Church Street / P.O. Box 189, Berryville, VA 22611-0189.
- 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 Clarke Circuit Court for the exact total; site directs users to call (540) 955-5116 for current fee confirmation since no specific dollar schedule is posted online. 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 included per instrument (not per page); $3 Open-Space/Open-Air Preservation fee applies only where VA Outdoors Foundation holds an easement.)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Clarke County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Clarke County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clarke County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Clarke County, VA 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 Clarke Circuit Court for the exact total; site directs users to call (540) 955-5116 for current fee confirmation since no specific dollar schedule is posted online. 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 included per instrument (not per page); $3 Open-Space/Open-Air Preservation fee applies only where VA Outdoors Foundation holds an easement.), with checks payable to unverified - not posted online; confirm with Clerk's Office. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clarke County?
Clarke County 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 Clarke County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Clarke County, VA: Clarke County Circuit Court Clerk (Hon. April F. Wilkerson), 102 N. Church Street / P.O. Box 189, Berryville, VA 22611-0189 ((540) 955-5116 / (540) 955-5117; fax (540) 955-0284).
Can Jurably record my document in Clarke County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Clarke County recorder in person.
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