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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.
How Jurably helps in Highland 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 Highland 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.
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)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Highland County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Highland 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 Highland 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.