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Recording a Deed or Document in Prince Edward County, VA
Prince Edward County (population 22,391) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince Edward County (Hon. D. Lynnette Coe). 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.
Prince Edward County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince Edward County (Hon. D. Lynnette Coe)
- 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) add'l (+No county-specific rider identified beyond statewide $5 Technology Trust Fund Fee)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 304, North Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901-0304
- Phone
- 434-392-5145
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Court, Prince Edward County Circuit Court (confirm exact payee wording with clerk)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes — cover sheet required for land records effective January 1, 2016, per Virginia statewide requirement
Can you e-record in Prince Edward County?
Yes. Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County (Hon. D. Lynnette Coe) at P.O. Box 304, North Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901-0304.
- 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) 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 Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward 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.
Prince Edward County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Prince Edward County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince Edward County (Hon. D. Lynnette Coe) 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) add'l (+No county-specific rider identified beyond statewide $5 Technology Trust Fund Fee), with checks payable to Clerk of Court, Prince Edward County 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 Prince Edward County?
Yes. Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince Edward County (Hon. D. Lynnette Coe): P.O. Box 304, North Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901-0304 (434-392-5145).
How can Jurably help with recording in Prince Edward County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County recorder in person.
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