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Recording a Deed or Document in Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County (population 98,434) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County
- 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 add'l (+$17 per oversized plat/map sheet; $3.50 per instrument earmarked for Library of Virginia records preservation; grantor/grantee recordation tax separate)
- Mailing address
- Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 55 East Main Street, Suite 1, Christiansburg, VA 24073
- Phone
- (540) 382-5760
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Virginia Land Record Cover Sheet (VLRCS) required per Va. Code §17.1-227.1; no fee. Standard VA formatting: 8.5x11/8.5x14 paper, black ink, minimum 9-pt type, blank top margin for clerk stamp per Va. Code §17.1-223
Can you e-record in Montgomery County?
Yes. Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Montgomery 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 of Montgomery County at Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 55 East Main Street, Suite 1, Christiansburg, VA 24073.
- 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 add'l (+$17 per oversized plat/map sheet; $3.50 per instrument earmarked for Library of Virginia records preservation; grantor/grantee recordation tax separate)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montgomery County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County 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 add'l (+$17 per oversized plat/map sheet; $3.50 per instrument earmarked for Library of Virginia records preservation; grantor/grantee recordation tax separate), 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 Montgomery County?
Yes. Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County: Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 55 East Main Street, Suite 1, Christiansburg, VA 24073 ((540) 382-5760).
How can Jurably help with recording in Montgomery County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County recorder in person.
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