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Recording a Deed or Document in Cumberland County, VA
Cumberland County (population 10,352) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cumberland County. 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.
Cumberland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cumberland County
- 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
- 1 Courthouse Circle / P.O. Box 8, Cumberland, VA 23040
- Phone
- 804-492-4442
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - Virginia Land Record Cover Sheets required on all land/deed book recordings (effective Jan 1, 2019)
Can you e-record in Cumberland County?
Yes. Cumberland County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Cumberland County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Cumberland 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, or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cumberland County at 1 Courthouse Circle / P.O. Box 8, Cumberland, VA 23040.
- 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.
How Jurably helps in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.
Cumberland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cumberland County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cumberland County 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. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cumberland County?
Yes. Cumberland County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Cumberland County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cumberland County: 1 Courthouse Circle / P.O. Box 8, Cumberland, VA 23040 (804-492-4442).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cumberland County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.