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Recording a Deed or Document in Norfolk city, VA
Norfolk city (population 231,013) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Norfolk. 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.
Norfolk city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Norfolk
- Recording fee
- $18 recording/indexing fee for 10 or fewer pages (statewide schedule); deed of bargain and sale/deed of trust foreclosure fee $48 for up to 10 pages per court's published fee list (includes additional local riders) first / $32 (11-30 pp) / $52 (31+ pp) base schedule; $62 (11-30 pp) / $82 (31+ pp) for deed of bargain & sale/foreclosure deed per court fee list add'l (+$5 Technology Trust Fund fee; $1.00 Virginia Outdoors Foundation/Hermitage easement fee per deed; $5 paper-format fee (effective 2017); state recordation tax $0.25/$100 + local tax $0.085/$100 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 150 St. Paul's Boulevard, 7th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510
- Phone
- (757) 664-4646 (Clerk's Office main line, verify directly)
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Norfolk (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - statewide VA cover sheet/deed calculation sheet required (§17.1-227.1)
Can you e-record in Norfolk city?
Yes. Norfolk 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 Norfolk city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Norfolk 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 Norfolk at Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 150 St. Paul's Boulevard, 7th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 recording/indexing fee for 10 or fewer pages (statewide schedule); deed of bargain and sale/deed of trust foreclosure fee $48 for up to 10 pages per court's published fee list (includes additional local riders) first / $32 (11-30 pp) / $52 (31+ pp) base schedule; $62 (11-30 pp) / $82 (31+ pp) for deed of bargain & sale/foreclosure deed per court fee list add'l (+$5 Technology Trust Fund fee; $1.00 Virginia Outdoors Foundation/Hermitage easement fee per deed; $5 paper-format fee (effective 2017); state recordation tax $0.25/$100 + local tax $0.085/$100 of consideration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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.
Norfolk city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Norfolk city?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Norfolk charges $18 recording/indexing fee for 10 or fewer pages (statewide schedule); deed of bargain and sale/deed of trust foreclosure fee $48 for up to 10 pages per court's published fee list (includes additional local riders) first / $32 (11-30 pp) / $52 (31+ pp) base schedule; $62 (11-30 pp) / $82 (31+ pp) for deed of bargain & sale/foreclosure deed per court fee list add'l (+$5 Technology Trust Fund fee; $1.00 Virginia Outdoors Foundation/Hermitage easement fee per deed; $5 paper-format fee (effective 2017); state recordation tax $0.25/$100 + local tax $0.085/$100 of consideration), with checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Norfolk (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Norfolk city?
Yes. Norfolk 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 Norfolk city?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Norfolk: Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 150 St. Paul's Boulevard, 7th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510 ((757) 664-4646 (Clerk's Office main line, verify directly)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Norfolk city?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Norfolk 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 Norfolk city recorder in person.
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