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Recording a Deed or Document in Highland County, VA
Highland County (population 2,318) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Highland 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.
Highland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Highland County
- 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
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 190, Monterey, VA 24465-0190 (physical: 165 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465)
- Phone
- 540-468-2447 (fax 540-468-2047)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Can you e-record in Highland County?
Yes. Highland 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 Highland County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Highland 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, Highland County at P.O. Box 190, Monterey, VA 24465-0190 (physical: 165 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465).
- 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).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Highland County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Highland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Highland County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Highland County 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 fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Highland County?
Yes. Highland 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 Highland County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Highland County: P.O. Box 190, Monterey, VA 24465-0190 (physical: 165 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465) (540-468-2447 (fax 540-468-2047)).
Can Jurably record my document in Highland County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Highland County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.