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Recording a Deed or Document in Northampton County, VA
Northampton County (population 11,879) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Northampton 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.
Northampton County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Northampton County
- Recording fee
- $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA Code §17.1-275 schedule) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+State/local recordation (grantor's) tax; $5 Technology Trust Fund fee typical statewide; Supreme Court Deed Calculation cover sheet required for all land recordings)
- Mailing address
- Northampton County Circuit Court Clerk, 5229 The Hornes, P.O. Box 36, Eastville, VA 23347-0036
- Phone
- (757) 678-0465
- Checks payable to
- Clerk, Northampton County Circuit Court (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes - Supreme Court of Virginia Deed Calculation cover sheet is required as the cover sheet for all land recordings per county's own guidance
Can you e-record in Northampton County?
Yes. Northampton County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Northampton County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Northampton 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, or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Northampton County at Northampton County Circuit Court Clerk, 5229 The Hornes, P.O. Box 36, Eastville, VA 23347-0036.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA Code §17.1-275 schedule) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+State/local recordation (grantor's) tax; $5 Technology Trust Fund fee typical statewide; Supreme Court Deed Calculation cover sheet required for all land recordings)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Northampton 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 Northampton 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.
Northampton County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Northampton County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Northampton County charges $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA Code §17.1-275 schedule) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+State/local recordation (grantor's) tax; $5 Technology Trust Fund fee typical statewide; Supreme Court Deed Calculation cover sheet required for all land recordings), with checks payable to Clerk, Northampton County Circuit Court (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Northampton County?
Yes. Northampton County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Northampton County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Northampton County: Northampton County Circuit Court Clerk, 5229 The Hornes, P.O. Box 36, Eastville, VA 23347-0036 ((757) 678-0465).
How can Jurably help with recording in Northampton County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Northampton 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 Northampton County recorder in person.
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