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Recording a Deed or Document in Fauquier County, VA
Fauquier County (population 76,503) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County (Recorder of Deeds). 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.
Fauquier County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County (Recorder of Deeds)
- 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
- 29 Ashby Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
- Phone
- 540-422-8100
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Fauquier County
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes, per statewide VA requirement - VLRCS cover sheet
Can you e-record in Fauquier County?
Yes. Fauquier County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Fauquier County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Fauquier 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, or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County (Recorder of Deeds) at 29 Ashby Street, Warrenton, VA 20186.
- 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 Fauquier 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 Fauquier 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.
Fauquier County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fauquier County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County (Recorder of Deeds) 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, Fauquier County. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fauquier County?
Yes. Fauquier County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Fauquier County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County (Recorder of Deeds): 29 Ashby Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 (540-422-8100).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fauquier County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fauquier 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 Fauquier County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Fauquier County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.