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Recording a Deed or Document in New Kent County, VA
New Kent County (population 28,022) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of New Kent 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.
New Kent County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of New Kent County
- Recording fee
- $18 (recording/indexing, instrument of 10 or fewer pages, per statewide VA Code §17.1-275 schedule) plus applicable state/local recordation (grantor's) tax and $5 Technology Trust Fund fee first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (statewide fee schedule) add'l (+$5 Technology Trust Fund Fee per instrument; VA recordation/grantor's tax calculated per $100 of consideration/value (state + local shares) applies to deeds)
- Mailing address
- New Kent County Circuit Court Clerk, 12001 Courthouse Circle, P.O. Box 98, New Kent, VA 23124-0098
- Phone
- (804) 966-9520
- Checks payable to
- Clerk, New Kent County Circuit Court (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - Virginia statewide requirement (VA Code §17.1-227.1 cover sheet / Virginia deed calculation cover sheet from the Circuit Court fee calculator) required on all land record instruments; standard VA statewide 3-inch top margin on first page for clerk's recording stamp (§17.1-223)
Can you e-record in New Kent County?
New Kent 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 New Kent County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets New Kent 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 of New Kent County at New Kent County Circuit Court Clerk, 12001 Courthouse Circle, P.O. Box 98, New Kent, VA 23124-0098.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 (recording/indexing, instrument of 10 or fewer pages, per statewide VA Code §17.1-275 schedule) plus applicable state/local recordation (grantor's) tax and $5 Technology Trust Fund fee first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (statewide fee schedule) add'l (+$5 Technology Trust Fund Fee per instrument; VA recordation/grantor's tax calculated per $100 of consideration/value (state + local shares) applies to deeds)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in New Kent 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 New Kent 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
New Kent County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in New Kent County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of New Kent County charges $18 (recording/indexing, instrument of 10 or fewer pages, per statewide VA Code §17.1-275 schedule) plus applicable state/local recordation (grantor's) tax and $5 Technology Trust Fund fee first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (statewide fee schedule) add'l (+$5 Technology Trust Fund Fee per instrument; VA recordation/grantor's tax calculated per $100 of consideration/value (state + local shares) applies to deeds), with checks payable to Clerk, New Kent County Circuit Court (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in New Kent County?
New Kent 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 New Kent County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of New Kent County: New Kent County Circuit Court Clerk, 12001 Courthouse Circle, P.O. Box 98, New Kent, VA 23124-0098 ((804) 966-9520).
How can Jurably help with recording in New Kent County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in New Kent 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 New Kent County recorder in person.
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Under contract in New Kent County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.