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Recording a Deed or Document in Colonial Heights city, VA
Colonial Heights city (population 18,738) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Colonial Heights. 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.
Colonial Heights city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Colonial Heights
- Recording fee
- $18 (10 or fewer pages) per Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 (11-30 pages); $52 (31+ pages); $17/page for oversize plats >8.5x14 add'l (+$3.50 of recording fee designated to Virginia records preservation fund (per §17.1-275); grantor/recordation tax additional per state deed calculator)
- Mailing address
- 201 James Avenue / P.O. Box 3401, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Phone
- (804) 520-9266
- Checks payable to
- Circuit Court Clerk (City of Colonial Heights)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Yes - Virginia Land Records Cover Sheet (VLRCS) required for all Deed Book recordings, generated at vlrcs.courts.state.va.us
Can you e-record in Colonial Heights city?
Yes. Colonial Heights city 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 Colonial Heights city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Colonial Heights 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 electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Colonial Heights at 201 James Avenue / P.O. Box 3401, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 (10 or fewer pages) per Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 (11-30 pages); $52 (31+ pages); $17/page for oversize plats >8.5x14 add'l (+$3.50 of recording fee designated to Virginia records preservation fund (per §17.1-275); grantor/recordation tax additional per state deed calculator)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Colonial Heights city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Colonial Heights city?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Colonial Heights charges $18 (10 or fewer pages) per Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 (11-30 pages); $52 (31+ pages); $17/page for oversize plats >8.5x14 add'l (+$3.50 of recording fee designated to Virginia records preservation fund (per §17.1-275); grantor/recordation tax additional per state deed calculator), with checks payable to Circuit Court Clerk (City of Colonial Heights). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Colonial Heights city?
Yes. Colonial Heights city 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 Colonial Heights city?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Colonial Heights: 201 James Avenue / P.O. Box 3401, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 ((804) 520-9266).
How can Jurably help with recording in Colonial Heights city?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights city recorder in person.
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Under contract in Colonial Heights city? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.