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Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin city, VA
Franklin city (population 8,478) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Franklin. 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.
Franklin city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Franklin
- Recording fee
- $18 (statutory VA fee, instrument of 10 pages or fewer) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (statewide statutory tiers) add'l (+State Technology Trust Fund portion ($3.50) plus statutory recordation tax; confirm with Circuit Court Deed Calculator)
- Mailing address
- 275 S Main St, Suite 212 / PO Box 567, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (Franklin City Circuit Court shares clerk services referenced via Franklin County per Deeds.com; verify separately as Franklin City has its own Circuit Court)
- Phone
- (540) 483-3065 (per Deeds.com; confirm directly as Franklin City may have a distinct clerk)
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not required ("This Circuit Court does not require a cover sheet")
Can you e-record in Franklin city?
Franklin city 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 Franklin city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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 by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Franklin at 275 S Main St, Suite 212 / PO Box 567, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (Franklin City Circuit Court shares clerk services referenced via Franklin County per Deeds.com; verify separately as Franklin City has its own Circuit Court).
- Pay the recording fee ($18 (statutory VA fee, instrument of 10 pages or fewer) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (statewide statutory tiers) add'l (+State Technology Trust Fund portion ($3.50) plus statutory recordation tax; confirm with Circuit Court 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 Franklin city standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Franklin city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin city?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Franklin charges $18 (statutory VA fee, instrument of 10 pages or fewer) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (statewide statutory tiers) add'l (+State Technology Trust Fund portion ($3.50) plus statutory recordation tax; confirm with Circuit Court 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 Franklin city?
Franklin city 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 Franklin city?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Franklin: 275 S Main St, Suite 212 / PO Box 567, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (Franklin City Circuit Court shares clerk services referenced via Franklin County per Deeds.com; verify separately as Franklin City has its own Circuit Court) ((540) 483-3065 (per Deeds.com; confirm directly as Franklin City may have a distinct clerk)).
Can Jurably record my document in Franklin city for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Franklin city recorder in person.
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