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Recording a Deed or Document in Prince William County, VA
Prince William County (population 502,966) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince William 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.
Prince William County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince William County
- Recording fee
- $18 (instrument of 10 or fewer pages) per Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+$3.50 remote/electronic filing surcharge currently absorbed by the Clerk's Office; additional recordation tax/technology fees per Va. Code apply - see Land Records Fees page and Deed Calculator)
- Mailing address
- Judicial Center, 9311 Lee Avenue, Room 300, Manassas, VA 20110
- Phone
- (703) 792-6015
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Yes - Virginia Land Record Cover Sheet required per Va. Code §17.1-227.1
Can you e-record in Prince William County?
Yes. Prince William County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Prince William County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Prince William 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, ePN, or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince William County at Judicial Center, 9311 Lee Avenue, Room 300, Manassas, VA 20110.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 (instrument of 10 or fewer pages) per Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+$3.50 remote/electronic filing surcharge currently absorbed by the Clerk's Office; additional recordation tax/technology fees per Va. Code apply - see Land Records Fees page and Deed Calculator)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Prince William 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 William 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 William County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Prince William County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince William County charges $18 (instrument of 10 or fewer pages) per Va. Code §17.1-275 first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages add'l (+$3.50 remote/electronic filing surcharge currently absorbed by the Clerk's Office; additional recordation tax/technology fees per Va. Code apply - see Land Records Fees page and Deed Calculator), with checks payable to Clerk of Circuit Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Prince William County?
Yes. Prince William County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 William County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince William County: Judicial Center, 9311 Lee Avenue, Room 300, Manassas, VA 20110 ((703) 792-6015).
How can Jurably help with recording in Prince William County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Prince William 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 William County 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.