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Recording a Deed or Document in Madison County, VA
Madison County (population 14,237) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Madison 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.
Madison County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Madison County
- Recording fee
- Standard documents: $24.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page (plats/surveys differ by size) add'l (+Per Va. Code Title 58.1 recordation taxes vary by document type)
- Mailing address
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Record Room, 414 N Main Street, Madison, VA 22727
- Phone
- (540) 948-6888
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No — cover sheets are not required
Can you e-record in Madison County?
Yes. Madison 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 Madison County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Madison 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, Madison County at Clerk of the Circuit Court, Record Room, 414 N Main Street, Madison, VA 22727.
- Pay the recording fee (Standard documents: $24.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page (plats/surveys differ by size) add'l (+Per Va. Code Title 58.1 recordation taxes vary by document type)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Madison 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 Madison 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.
Madison County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Madison County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Madison County charges Standard documents: $24.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page (plats/surveys differ by size) add'l (+Per Va. Code Title 58.1 recordation taxes vary by document type), with checks payable to Clerk of Circuit Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Madison County?
Yes. Madison 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 Madison County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Madison County: Clerk of the Circuit Court, Record Room, 414 N Main Street, Madison, VA 22727 ((540) 948-6888).
How can Jurably help with recording in Madison County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Madison 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 Madison County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Madison County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.