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Recording a Deed or Document in Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County (population 1,167,873) records real-property documents through the Land Records Division, Fairfax Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit). 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.
Fairfax County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Land Records Division, Fairfax Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit)
- Recording fee
- $21 for a deed of 1-10 pages, plus an additional $20 local processing fee and $1 transfer fee first / $35 total for 11-30 pages; $55 total for 31+ pages (plus $20 processing fee and $1 transfer fee) add'l (+$20 processing fee for deeds; $1 transfer fee; see full schedule at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/sites/circuit/files/assets/documents/pdf/fees-land-records.pdf)
- Mailing address
- Fairfax Circuit Court, Land Records Division, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 317, Fairfax, VA 22030
- Phone
- 703-691-7320 (press 3, then 3); TTY 711
- Checks payable to
- unverified (specific payee name for checks not confirmed; likely 'Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County')
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - mandatory Fairfax Land Records cover sheet required on all documents; a Land Records Cover Sheet and Fee Pre-Calculation Application is provided online
Can you e-record in Fairfax County?
Fairfax 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 Fairfax County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Fairfax 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 Land Records Division, Fairfax Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit) at Fairfax Circuit Court, Land Records Division, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 317, Fairfax, VA 22030.
- Pay the recording fee ($21 for a deed of 1-10 pages, plus an additional $20 local processing fee and $1 transfer fee first / $35 total for 11-30 pages; $55 total for 31+ pages (plus $20 processing fee and $1 transfer fee) add'l (+$20 processing fee for deeds; $1 transfer fee; see full schedule at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/sites/circuit/files/assets/documents/pdf/fees-land-records.pdf)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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.
Fairfax County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fairfax County?
The Land Records Division, Fairfax Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit) charges $21 for a deed of 1-10 pages, plus an additional $20 local processing fee and $1 transfer fee first / $35 total for 11-30 pages; $55 total for 31+ pages (plus $20 processing fee and $1 transfer fee) add'l (+$20 processing fee for deeds; $1 transfer fee; see full schedule at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/sites/circuit/files/assets/documents/pdf/fees-land-records.pdf), with checks payable to unverified (specific payee name for checks not confirmed; likely 'Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fairfax County?
Fairfax 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 Fairfax County?
Mail recordings to Land Records Division, Fairfax Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit): Fairfax Circuit Court, Land Records Division, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 317, Fairfax, VA 22030 (703-691-7320 (press 3, then 3); TTY 711).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fairfax County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fairfax 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 Fairfax County recorder in person.
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