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Recording a Deed or Document in Frederick County, VA
Frederick County (population 99,955) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Frederick 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.
Frederick County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Frederick County
- Recording fee
- $18 (statutory VA fee, instrument of 10 pages or fewer) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+State Technology Trust Fund portion ($3.50) plus statutory recordation tax under Title 58.1 Ch.8; confirm total with Circuit Court Deed Calculator)
- Mailing address
- Judicial Center, 5 N Kent St, Winchester, VA 22601-5037
- Phone
- (540) 667-5770
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not required ("This Circuit Court does not require a cover sheet")
Can you e-record in Frederick County?
Yes. Frederick 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 Frederick County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Frederick 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, Frederick County at Judicial Center, 5 N Kent St, Winchester, VA 22601-5037.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 (statutory VA fee, instrument of 10 pages or fewer) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+State Technology Trust Fund portion ($3.50) plus statutory recordation tax under Title 58.1 Ch.8; confirm total 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 Frederick 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 Frederick 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.
Frederick County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Frederick County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Frederick County charges $18 (statutory VA fee, instrument of 10 pages or fewer) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+State Technology Trust Fund portion ($3.50) plus statutory recordation tax under Title 58.1 Ch.8; confirm total 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 Frederick County?
Yes. Frederick 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 Frederick County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Frederick County: Judicial Center, 5 N Kent St, Winchester, VA 22601-5037 ((540) 667-5770).
How can Jurably help with recording in Frederick County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Frederick 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 Frederick 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.