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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.
How Jurably helps in Franklin city
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 Franklin city 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.
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)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Franklin city?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Franklin city 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 Franklin city 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.