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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.
How Jurably helps in Clarke 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 Clarke 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s 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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clarke County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clarke 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 Clarke County recorder in person.
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