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Recording a Deed or Document in Portsmouth city, VA
Portsmouth city (population 96,777) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth. 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.
Portsmouth city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth
- Recording fee
- $18 recording/indexing fee for instruments of 10 or fewer pages (includes $5 Technology Trust Fund Fee / additional $5 fee for paper real estate recordings), per Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (statewide VA tiered fee) add'l (+Additional $5.00 fee for paper real estate recordings)
- Mailing address
- 1345 Court Street, Suite 101, Portsmouth, VA 23704
- Phone
- 757-393-8671 (land records); 757-393-8631 (assessor)
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Court, City of Portsmouth Circuit Court (confirm exact payee wording with clerk)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes — Virginia Land Record Coversheet required for all e-recordings
Can you e-record in Portsmouth city?
Yes. Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth at 1345 Court Street, Suite 101, Portsmouth, VA 23704.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 recording/indexing fee for instruments of 10 or fewer pages (includes $5 Technology Trust Fund Fee / additional $5 fee for paper real estate recordings), per Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (statewide VA tiered fee) add'l (+Additional $5.00 fee for paper real estate recordings)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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.
Portsmouth city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Portsmouth city?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth charges $18 recording/indexing fee for instruments of 10 or fewer pages (includes $5 Technology Trust Fund Fee / additional $5 fee for paper real estate recordings), per Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (statewide VA tiered fee) add'l (+Additional $5.00 fee for paper real estate recordings), with checks payable to Clerk of Court, City of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth city?
Yes. Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth city?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth: 1345 Court Street, Suite 101, Portsmouth, VA 23704 (757-393-8671 (land records); 757-393-8631 (assessor)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Portsmouth city?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth city recorder in person.
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