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Recording a Deed or Document in Newport News city, VA
Newport News city (population 183,230) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Newport News. 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.
Newport News city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Newport News
- Recording fee
- $43 for deed of bargain and sale (1-10 pages) per statewide VA Code §17.1-275/§58.1-801(A) schedule, plus recordation tax and fees first / $57 for 11-30 pages; $77 for 30+ pages add'l (+Grantor's/state/local recordation tax on deeds; $5 Technology Trust Fund fee typical statewide; certified copy $2.00 + $0.50/page)
- Mailing address
- Circuit Court Clerk, Land Records Division, 2500 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607
- Phone
- (757) 926-8561 (main); (757) 926-8355 (Land Records)
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Newport News (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - Virginia statewide cover sheet / deed calculation sheet required on land record instruments (§17.1-227.1)
Can you e-record in Newport News city?
Yes. Newport News city 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 Newport News city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Newport News 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, or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Newport News at Circuit Court Clerk, Land Records Division, 2500 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607.
- Pay the recording fee ($43 for deed of bargain and sale (1-10 pages) per statewide VA Code §17.1-275/§58.1-801(A) schedule, plus recordation tax and fees first / $57 for 11-30 pages; $77 for 30+ pages add'l (+Grantor's/state/local recordation tax on deeds; $5 Technology Trust Fund fee typical statewide; certified copy $2.00 + $0.50/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Newport News city
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 Newport News city 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.
Newport News city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Newport News city?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Newport News charges $43 for deed of bargain and sale (1-10 pages) per statewide VA Code §17.1-275/§58.1-801(A) schedule, plus recordation tax and fees first / $57 for 11-30 pages; $77 for 30+ pages add'l (+Grantor's/state/local recordation tax on deeds; $5 Technology Trust Fund fee typical statewide; certified copy $2.00 + $0.50/page), with checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Newport News (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Newport News city?
Yes. Newport News city 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 Newport News city?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Newport News: Circuit Court Clerk, Land Records Division, 2500 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607 ((757) 926-8561 (main); (757) 926-8355 (Land Records)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Newport News city?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Newport News city 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 Newport News city recorder in person.
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