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Recording a Deed or Document in Petersburg city, VA
Petersburg city (population 33,734) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Petersburg (Hon. Maytee E. Parham). 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.
Petersburg city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Petersburg (Hon. Maytee E. Parham)
- Recording fee
- $18 recording/indexing fee for instruments of 10 or fewer pages (includes $5 Technology Trust Fund Fee), per Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (statewide VA tiered fee); $17/sheet for plat/map sheets larger than 8.5x14 add'l (+No county-specific rider identified beyond statewide $5 Technology Trust Fund Fee)
- Mailing address
- 7 Courthouse Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803
- Phone
- 804-733-2367
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Court, City of Petersburg Circuit Court (confirm exact payee wording with clerk)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes — Virginia Land Record Cover Sheet required statewide
Can you e-record in Petersburg city?
Yes. Petersburg 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 Petersburg city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Petersburg 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 Petersburg (Hon. Maytee E. Parham) at 7 Courthouse Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 recording/indexing fee for instruments of 10 or fewer pages (includes $5 Technology Trust Fund Fee), per Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (statewide VA tiered fee); $17/sheet for plat/map sheets larger than 8.5x14 add'l (+No county-specific rider identified beyond statewide $5 Technology Trust Fund Fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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.
Petersburg city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Petersburg city?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Petersburg (Hon. Maytee E. Parham) charges $18 recording/indexing fee for instruments of 10 or fewer pages (includes $5 Technology Trust Fund Fee), per Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (statewide VA tiered fee); $17/sheet for plat/map sheets larger than 8.5x14 add'l (+No county-specific rider identified beyond statewide $5 Technology Trust Fund Fee), with checks payable to Clerk of Court, City of Petersburg Circuit Court (confirm exact payee wording with clerk). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Petersburg city?
Yes. Petersburg 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 Petersburg city?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Petersburg (Hon. Maytee E. Parham): 7 Courthouse Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803 (804-733-2367).
How can Jurably help with recording in Petersburg city?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Petersburg 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 Petersburg city recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.