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Recording a Deed or Document in Rappahannock County, VA
Rappahannock County (population 7,439) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock 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.
Rappahannock County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock 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 (+4% (or $2.00 minimum) convenience fee on credit/debit card transactions; additional statutory recordation tax applies)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 517, Washington, VA 22747-0517 (physical: 238 Gay Street, Washington, VA)
- Phone
- (540) 675-5350
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes - Virginia Land Record Cover Sheet required per Va. Code §17.1-227.1
Can you e-record in Rappahannock County?
Yes. Rappahannock County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Rappahannock County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Rappahannock 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, or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County at P.O. Box 517, Washington, VA 22747-0517 (physical: 238 Gay Street, Washington, VA).
- 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 (+4% (or $2.00 minimum) convenience fee on credit/debit card transactions; additional statutory recordation tax applies)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock 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.
Rappahannock County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rappahannock County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock 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 (+4% (or $2.00 minimum) convenience fee on credit/debit card transactions; additional statutory recordation tax applies), with checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Rappahannock County?
Yes. Rappahannock County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Rappahannock County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County: P.O. Box 517, Washington, VA 22747-0517 (physical: 238 Gay Street, Washington, VA) ((540) 675-5350).
How can Jurably help with recording in Rappahannock County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock 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.