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Recording a Deed or Document in Hanover County, VA
Hanover County (population 116,423) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Hanover County (Land Records Division). 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.
Hanover County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Hanover County (Land Records Division)
- Recording fee
- VA statewide tiered clerk fee: $14.50 for instruments of 1-10 pages (per VA Circuit Court Deed Calculation Tool, ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us); plus state recordation tax (based on consideration/value) and $1 transfer fee first / Tier increases to $28.50 for 11-30 pages, $48.50 for 31+ pages (same statewide schedule; not itemized per single page) add'l (+unverified (contact Clerk for VLR/technology surcharge specifics))
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 39, Hanover, VA 23069 (physical: 7530 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 23069)
- Phone
- 804-365-6150 / 804-365-6151
- Checks payable to
- Hanover County Circuit Court Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Cover sheet is optional under Virginia law (§17.1-227.1, VLRCS); not confirmed whether Hanover clerk mandates it - unverified
Can you e-record in Hanover County?
Yes. Hanover County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Hanover County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Hanover 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, or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Hanover County (Land Records Division) at P.O. Box 39, Hanover, VA 23069 (physical: 7530 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 23069).
- Pay the recording fee (VA statewide tiered clerk fee: $14.50 for instruments of 1-10 pages (per VA Circuit Court Deed Calculation Tool, ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us); plus state recordation tax (based on consideration/value) and $1 transfer fee first / Tier increases to $28.50 for 11-30 pages, $48.50 for 31+ pages (same statewide schedule; not itemized per single page) add'l (+unverified (contact Clerk for VLR/technology surcharge specifics))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Hanover 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 Hanover 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.
Hanover County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hanover County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Hanover County (Land Records Division) charges VA statewide tiered clerk fee: $14.50 for instruments of 1-10 pages (per VA Circuit Court Deed Calculation Tool, ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us); plus state recordation tax (based on consideration/value) and $1 transfer fee first / Tier increases to $28.50 for 11-30 pages, $48.50 for 31+ pages (same statewide schedule; not itemized per single page) add'l (+unverified (contact Clerk for VLR/technology surcharge specifics)), with checks payable to Hanover County Circuit Court Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hanover County?
Yes. Hanover County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Hanover County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Hanover County (Land Records Division): P.O. Box 39, Hanover, VA 23069 (physical: 7530 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 23069) (804-365-6150 / 804-365-6151).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hanover County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hanover 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 Hanover 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.