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Recording a Deed or Document in Manassas city, VA
Manassas city (population 44,332) records real-property documents through the Circuit Court Clerk (13th Judicial Circuit) — Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince William County, City of Manassas, and City of Manassas Park (Hon. Jacqueline C. Smith). 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.
Manassas city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Circuit Court Clerk (13th Judicial Circuit) — Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince William County, City of Manassas, and City of Manassas Park (Hon. Jacqueline C. Smith)
- Recording fee
- $18 (instrument of 10 or fewer pages) - statewide statutory fee under Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (tiered, not strictly per-page) add'l (+$17 per oversized plat/map sheet (over 8.5x14); $3.50 of each fee earmarked for Library of Virginia records preservation; grantor/grantee recordation tax assessed separately based on consideration/value)
- Mailing address
- Land Records Division, Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 9311 Lee Avenue, 3rd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
- Phone
- (703) 792-6035 (Land Records) / (703) 792-6015 (main)
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Virginia Land Record Cover Sheet (VLRCS) required as first page per Va. Code §17.1-227.1, generated at ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us; no separate fee. Standard VA formatting: 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 paper, black ink, minimum 9-pt type, 3-inch blank top margin on first page for clerk's stamp per Va. Code §17.1-223
Can you e-record in Manassas city?
Yes. Manassas city accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Manassas city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Manassas city 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, ePN, or by mail to Circuit Court Clerk (13th Judicial Circuit) — Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince William County, City of Manassas, and City of Manassas Park (Hon. Jacqueline C. Smith) at Land Records Division, Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 9311 Lee Avenue, 3rd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 (instrument of 10 or fewer pages) - statewide statutory fee under Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (tiered, not strictly per-page) add'l (+$17 per oversized plat/map sheet (over 8.5x14); $3.50 of each fee earmarked for Library of Virginia records preservation; grantor/grantee recordation tax assessed separately based on consideration/value)).
- 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 Manassas city 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.
Manassas city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Manassas city?
The Circuit Court Clerk (13th Judicial Circuit) — Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince William County, City of Manassas, and City of Manassas Park (Hon. Jacqueline C. Smith) charges $18 (instrument of 10 or fewer pages) - statewide statutory fee under Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (tiered, not strictly per-page) add'l (+$17 per oversized plat/map sheet (over 8.5x14); $3.50 of each fee earmarked for Library of Virginia records preservation; grantor/grantee recordation tax assessed separately based on consideration/value), with checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Manassas city?
Yes. Manassas city accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Manassas city?
Mail recordings to Circuit Court Clerk (13th Judicial Circuit) — Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince William County, City of Manassas, and City of Manassas Park (Hon. Jacqueline C. Smith): Land Records Division, Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 9311 Lee Avenue, 3rd Floor, Manassas, VA 20110 ((703) 792-6035 (Land Records) / (703) 792-6015 (main)).
Can Jurably record my document in Manassas city 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 Manassas city recorder in person.
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