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Recording a Deed or Document in Lancaster County, VA
Lancaster County (population 10,995) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lancaster 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.
Lancaster County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lancaster County
- Recording fee
- State-standard VA recordation/indexing fee: $18 (≤10 pages); exact total incl. state/local recordation taxes varies by deed type — use VA Deed Calculator (http://ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us/) first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (VA statutory schedule, Va. Code §17.1-275) add'l (+Not published on county site; includes standard VA Technology Trust Fund Fee ($5) and Va. Land Records Cover Sheet program fees per state law)
- Mailing address
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 99, Lancaster, VA 22503
- Phone
- (804) 462-5611
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court (unverified exact wording)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Lancaster County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Lancaster 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 by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lancaster County at Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 99, Lancaster, VA 22503.
- Pay the recording fee (State-standard VA recordation/indexing fee: $18 (≤10 pages); exact total incl. state/local recordation taxes varies by deed type — use VA Deed Calculator (http://ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us/) first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (VA statutory schedule, Va. Code §17.1-275) add'l (+Not published on county site; includes standard VA Technology Trust Fund Fee ($5) and Va. Land Records Cover Sheet program fees per state law)).
- 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 Lancaster County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Lancaster County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lancaster County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lancaster County charges State-standard VA recordation/indexing fee: $18 (≤10 pages); exact total incl. state/local recordation taxes varies by deed type — use VA Deed Calculator (http://ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us/) first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (VA statutory schedule, Va. Code §17.1-275) add'l (+Not published on county site; includes standard VA Technology Trust Fund Fee ($5) and Va. Land Records Cover Sheet program fees per state law), with checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court (unverified exact wording). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Lancaster County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lancaster County: Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 99, Lancaster, VA 22503 ((804) 462-5611).
Can Jurably record my document in Lancaster County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Lancaster County recorder in person.
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