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Recording a Deed or Document in Gloucester County, VA
Gloucester County (population 40,097) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Gloucester 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.
Gloucester County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Gloucester County
- Recording fee
- $18 (statutory VA fee, instrument of 10 pages or fewer) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages; copies $0.50/page, certified copies +$2/document add'l (+State Technology Trust Fund portion ($3.50) plus statutory recordation tax; use Supreme Court of Virginia deed fee calculator)
- Mailing address
- 7400 Justice Dr, Room/Suite 327, Gloucester, VA 23061
- Phone
- 804-693-2502 (Clerk main line); 804-693-1356 (recording)
- 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 Gloucester County?
Gloucester 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 Gloucester County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Gloucester 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 Clerk of the Circuit Court, Gloucester County at 7400 Justice Dr, Room/Suite 327, Gloucester, VA 23061.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 (statutory VA fee, instrument of 10 pages or fewer) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages; copies $0.50/page, certified copies +$2/document add'l (+State Technology Trust Fund portion ($3.50) plus statutory recordation tax; use Supreme Court of Virginia deed fee calculator)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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.
Gloucester County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Gloucester County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Gloucester County charges $18 (statutory VA fee, instrument of 10 pages or fewer) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages; copies $0.50/page, certified copies +$2/document add'l (+State Technology Trust Fund portion ($3.50) plus statutory recordation tax; use Supreme Court of Virginia deed fee 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 Gloucester County?
Gloucester 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 Gloucester County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Gloucester County: 7400 Justice Dr, Room/Suite 327, Gloucester, VA 23061 (804-693-2502 (Clerk main line); 804-693-1356 (recording)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Gloucester County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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.