Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Covington city, VA
Covington city (population 5,680) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Alleghany County and the City of Covington (shared 25th Judicial Circuit court). 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.
Covington city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Alleghany County and the City of Covington (shared 25th Judicial Circuit court)
- 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 VA records preservation fund; grantor/recordation tax additional per state deed calculator)
- Mailing address
- 266 West Main Street (Courthouse), Covington, VA 24426 (P.O. Box 670, Covington, VA per circuit records)
- Phone
- (540) 965-1730
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court (Alleghany County / City of Covington)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Yes, per statewide VA requirement - VLRCS cover sheet
Can you e-record in Covington city?
Yes. Covington 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 Covington city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Covington 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 for Alleghany County and the City of Covington (shared 25th Judicial Circuit court) at 266 West Main Street (Courthouse), Covington, VA 24426 (P.O. Box 670, Covington, VA per circuit records).
- 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 VA records preservation fund; grantor/recordation tax additional per state deed calculator)).
- 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 Covington city standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Covington city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Covington city?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Alleghany County and the City of Covington (shared 25th Judicial Circuit court) 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 VA records preservation fund; grantor/recordation tax additional per state deed calculator), with checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court (Alleghany County / City of Covington). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Covington city?
Yes. Covington 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 Covington city?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Alleghany County and the City of Covington (shared 25th Judicial Circuit court): 266 West Main Street (Courthouse), Covington, VA 24426 (P.O. Box 670, Covington, VA per circuit records) ((540) 965-1730).
Can Jurably record my document in Covington city for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Covington city recorder in person.
Other Virginia counties
Jurably services
Record in Covington city without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.