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Recording a Deed or Document in Roanoke city, VA
Roanoke city (population 99,111) records real-property documents through the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, City of Roanoke (Hon. Brenda S. Hamilton). 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.
Roanoke city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, City of Roanoke (Hon. Brenda S. Hamilton)
- Recording fee
- $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA fee per Va. Code §17.1-275, includes $5 Technology Trust Fund fee) first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (VA statewide tiered schedule, not per-page) add'l (+Additional fee per Virginia Circuit Court Deed Calculator for grantor tax, transfer tax, and any additional named parties/instruments; copies $0.50/page, certified copies +$2)
- Mailing address
- Clerk of Circuit Court, City of Roanoke, 315 Church Ave SW, 3rd Floor Room 357, Roanoke, VA 24016 (Deed Desk)
- Phone
- 540-853-6709 (Deed Desk); 540-853-2000 (general)
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Circuit Court, City of Roanoke
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - Virginia Land Records Cover Sheet (VLRCS) with barcode required for all recordings
Can you e-record in Roanoke city?
Yes. Roanoke 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 Roanoke city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Roanoke 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 Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, City of Roanoke (Hon. Brenda S. Hamilton) at Clerk of Circuit Court, City of Roanoke, 315 Church Ave SW, 3rd Floor Room 357, Roanoke, VA 24016 (Deed Desk).
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA fee per Va. Code §17.1-275, includes $5 Technology Trust Fund fee) first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (VA statewide tiered schedule, not per-page) add'l (+Additional fee per Virginia Circuit Court Deed Calculator for grantor tax, transfer tax, and any additional named parties/instruments; copies $0.50/page, certified copies +$2)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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.
Roanoke city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Roanoke city?
The Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, City of Roanoke (Hon. Brenda S. Hamilton) charges $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA fee per Va. Code §17.1-275, includes $5 Technology Trust Fund fee) first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (VA statewide tiered schedule, not per-page) add'l (+Additional fee per Virginia Circuit Court Deed Calculator for grantor tax, transfer tax, and any additional named parties/instruments; copies $0.50/page, certified copies +$2), with checks payable to Clerk of Circuit Court, City of Roanoke. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Roanoke city?
Yes. Roanoke 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 Roanoke city?
Mail recordings to Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, City of Roanoke (Hon. Brenda S. Hamilton): Clerk of Circuit Court, City of Roanoke, 315 Church Ave SW, 3rd Floor Room 357, Roanoke, VA 24016 (Deed Desk) (540-853-6709 (Deed Desk); 540-853-2000 (general)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Roanoke city?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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.