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Recording a Deed or Document in Poquoson city, VA
Poquoson city (population 13,292) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the York County-Poquoson Circuit Court (shared court serving both York County and the City of Poquoson). 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.
Poquoson city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the York County-Poquoson Circuit Court (shared court serving both York County and the City of Poquoson)
- 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); see Recording Requirements PDF for full schedule add'l (+Secure remote access to land records: $50/month per user, prepaid subscription)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 371, Yorktown, VA 23690-0532
- Phone
- 757-890-3350 (main); 757-890-4103 (land records)
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Court, York County-Poquoson Circuit Court (confirm exact payee wording with clerk)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes — Virginia Land Record Cover Sheet required; see Recording Requirements Effective 7-1-2021 PDF
Can you e-record in Poquoson city?
Yes. Poquoson 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 Poquoson city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Poquoson 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 York County-Poquoson Circuit Court (shared court serving both York County and the City of Poquoson) at P.O. Box 371, Yorktown, VA 23690-0532.
- 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); see Recording Requirements PDF for full schedule add'l (+Secure remote access to land records: $50/month per user, prepaid subscription)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Poquoson city standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Poquoson city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Poquoson city?
The Clerk of the York County-Poquoson Circuit Court (shared court serving both York County and the City of Poquoson) 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); see Recording Requirements PDF for full schedule add'l (+Secure remote access to land records: $50/month per user, prepaid subscription), with checks payable to Clerk of Court, York County-Poquoson 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 Poquoson city?
Yes. Poquoson 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 Poquoson city?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the York County-Poquoson Circuit Court (shared court serving both York County and the City of Poquoson): P.O. Box 371, Yorktown, VA 23690-0532 (757-890-3350 (main); 757-890-4103 (land records)).
Can Jurably record my document in Poquoson city for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Poquoson city recorder in person.
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