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Recording a Deed or Document in Northumberland County, VA
Northumberland County (population 12,557) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Northumberland 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.
Northumberland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Northumberland 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 tax on deeds; $5 Technology Trust Fund fee typical statewide)
- Mailing address
- Northumberland County Circuit Court Clerk, 220 Judicial Place, P.O. Box 217, Heathsville, VA 22473
- Phone
- (804) 580-3700
- Checks payable to
- Clerk, Northumberland County Circuit Court (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 Northumberland County?
Yes. Northumberland 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 Northumberland County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Northumberland 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 Northumberland County at Northumberland County Circuit Court Clerk, 220 Judicial Place, P.O. Box 217, Heathsville, VA 22473.
- 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 tax on deeds; $5 Technology Trust Fund fee typical statewide)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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.
Northumberland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Northumberland County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Northumberland 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 tax on deeds; $5 Technology Trust Fund fee typical statewide), with checks payable to Clerk, Northumberland 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 Northumberland County?
Yes. Northumberland 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 Northumberland County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Northumberland County: Northumberland County Circuit Court Clerk, 220 Judicial Place, P.O. Box 217, Heathsville, VA 22473 ((804) 580-3700).
How can Jurably help with recording in Northumberland County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Northumberland 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 Northumberland County recorder in person.
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