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Recording a Deed or Document in Goochland County, VA
Goochland County (population 29,187) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Goochland 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.
Goochland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Goochland County
- Recording fee
- $18 (statutory VA fee, instrument of 10 pages or fewer), plus additional $5 fee for all paper land recordings (effective July 1, 2018) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+$5 paper-recording surcharge (since 7/1/2018) + State Technology Trust Fund portion ($3.50) + statutory recordation tax; use Circuit Court Deed Calculation tool)
- Mailing address
- 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063 (also listed as 2938 River Rd West / PO Box 196, Goochland, VA 23063)
- Phone
- 804-556-5800 (Clerk); 804-556-5353 (per Deeds.com)
- 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"); tax map number must appear on document
Can you e-record in Goochland County?
Yes. Goochland 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 Goochland County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Goochland 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, Goochland County at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063 (also listed as 2938 River Rd West / PO Box 196, Goochland, VA 23063).
- Pay the recording fee ($18 (statutory VA fee, instrument of 10 pages or fewer), plus additional $5 fee for all paper land recordings (effective July 1, 2018) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+$5 paper-recording surcharge (since 7/1/2018) + State Technology Trust Fund portion ($3.50) + statutory recordation tax; use Circuit Court Deed Calculation tool)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Goochland 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 Goochland 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.
Goochland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Goochland County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Goochland County charges $18 (statutory VA fee, instrument of 10 pages or fewer), plus additional $5 fee for all paper land recordings (effective July 1, 2018) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+$5 paper-recording surcharge (since 7/1/2018) + State Technology Trust Fund portion ($3.50) + statutory recordation tax; use Circuit Court Deed Calculation tool), 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 Goochland County?
Yes. Goochland 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 Goochland County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Goochland County: 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063 (also listed as 2938 River Rd West / PO Box 196, Goochland, VA 23063) (804-556-5800 (Clerk); 804-556-5353 (per Deeds.com)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Goochland County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Goochland 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 Goochland County recorder in person.
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