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Recording a Deed or Document in James City County, VA
James City County (population 83,326) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, James City 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.
James City County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, James City County
- Recording fee
- VA statewide tiered clerk fee ($14.50 for 1-10 pages per state Deed Calculation Tool, ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us) first / Tier increases to $28.50 (11-30 pages), $48.50 (31+ pages) add'l (+unverified; maximum 4 documents per check when paying by check)
- Mailing address
- 5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 6, Williamsburg, VA 23188
- Phone
- 757-564-2242 (also listed as 757-259-4024)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No standalone cover sheet requirement stated on county recording-requirements page (Plat Affidavit form required for plats without accompanying deed)
Can you e-record in James City County?
Yes. James City 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 James City County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets James City 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, James City County at 5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 6, Williamsburg, VA 23188.
- Pay the recording fee (VA statewide tiered clerk fee ($14.50 for 1-10 pages per state Deed Calculation Tool, ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us) first / Tier increases to $28.50 (11-30 pages), $48.50 (31+ pages) add'l (+unverified; maximum 4 documents per check when paying by check)).
- 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 James City 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.
James City County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in James City County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, James City County charges VA statewide tiered clerk fee ($14.50 for 1-10 pages per state Deed Calculation Tool, ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us) first / Tier increases to $28.50 (11-30 pages), $48.50 (31+ pages) add'l (+unverified; maximum 4 documents per check when paying by check). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in James City County?
Yes. James City 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 James City County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, James City County: 5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 6, Williamsburg, VA 23188 (757-564-2242 (also listed as 757-259-4024)).
Can Jurably record my document in James City 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 James City County recorder in person.
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