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Recording a Deed or Document in Henrico County, VA
Henrico County (population 342,775) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Henrico County (Land Records Recording / Record Room). 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.
Henrico County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Henrico County (Land Records Recording / Record Room)
- Recording fee
- VA statewide tiered clerk fee ($14.50 for 1-10 pages per state Deed Calculation Tool) first / Tier increases to $28.50 (11-30 pages), $48.50 (31+ pages) add'l (+Additional $5.00 per instrument fee for every land record filed by paper (effective since Jan 1, 2020))
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775
- Phone
- 804-501-4249 (Record Room); 804-501-4300 (Real Estate Assessment)
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Circuit Court, Henrico County (unverified exact payee name on checks)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - required for all Deed Book documents per Virginia Code §17.1-227.1; must be created via state VLRCS software
Can you e-record in Henrico County?
Yes. Henrico 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 Henrico County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Henrico 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, Henrico County (Land Records Recording / Record Room) at P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775.
- Pay the recording fee (VA statewide tiered clerk fee ($14.50 for 1-10 pages per state Deed Calculation Tool) first / Tier increases to $28.50 (11-30 pages), $48.50 (31+ pages) add'l (+Additional $5.00 per instrument fee for every land record filed by paper (effective since Jan 1, 2020))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Henrico 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 Henrico 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.
Henrico County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Henrico County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Henrico County (Land Records Recording / Record Room) charges VA statewide tiered clerk fee ($14.50 for 1-10 pages per state Deed Calculation Tool) first / Tier increases to $28.50 (11-30 pages), $48.50 (31+ pages) add'l (+Additional $5.00 per instrument fee for every land record filed by paper (effective since Jan 1, 2020)), with checks payable to Clerk of Circuit Court, Henrico County (unverified exact payee name on checks). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Henrico County?
Yes. Henrico 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 Henrico County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Henrico County (Land Records Recording / Record Room): P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775 (804-501-4249 (Record Room); 804-501-4300 (Real Estate Assessment)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Henrico County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Henrico 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 Henrico 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.