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Recording a Deed or Document in Richmond city, VA
Richmond city (population 237,257) records real-property documents through the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Richmond (Hon. Edward F. Jewett, Clerk). 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.
Richmond city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Richmond (Hon. Edward F. Jewett, Clerk)
- Recording fee
- $18 (instrument of 10 or fewer pages) per Va. Code §17.1-275, plus a $3.00 increase to Deed Book/Will Book recording fees effective July 1, 2026 first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (plus the $3.00 increase noted above) add'l (+Additional statutory recordation tax/technology fees apply - use the City of Richmond Circuit Court Deed Calculation Tool for exact total)
- Mailing address
- John Marshall Courts Building, 400 North 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23219
- Phone
- (804) 646-6505 (Clerk's Office general information)
- Checks payable to
- Edward F. Jewett, Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Yes - Virginia Land Record Cover Sheet required per Va. Code §17.1-227.1; documents must be originals, signed and notarized
Can you e-record in Richmond city?
Richmond city records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Richmond city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Richmond 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 by mail to Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Richmond (Hon. Edward F. Jewett, Clerk) at John Marshall Courts Building, 400 North 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23219.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 (instrument of 10 or fewer pages) per Va. Code §17.1-275, plus a $3.00 increase to Deed Book/Will Book recording fees effective July 1, 2026 first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (plus the $3.00 increase noted above) add'l (+Additional statutory recordation tax/technology fees apply - use the City of Richmond Circuit Court Deed Calculation Tool for exact total)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Richmond 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 Richmond 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Richmond city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Richmond city?
The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Richmond (Hon. Edward F. Jewett, Clerk) charges $18 (instrument of 10 or fewer pages) per Va. Code §17.1-275, plus a $3.00 increase to Deed Book/Will Book recording fees effective July 1, 2026 first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (plus the $3.00 increase noted above) add'l (+Additional statutory recordation tax/technology fees apply - use the City of Richmond Circuit Court Deed Calculation Tool for exact total), with checks payable to Edward F. Jewett, Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Richmond city?
Richmond city records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Richmond city?
Mail recordings to Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Richmond (Hon. Edward F. Jewett, Clerk): John Marshall Courts Building, 400 North 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 ((804) 646-6505 (Clerk's Office general information)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Richmond city?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Richmond 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 Richmond city 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.