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Recording a Deed or Document in Roanoke County, VA
Roanoke County (population 97,150) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Roanoke 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.
Roanoke County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court of Roanoke 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 (+Additional statutory recordation tax/technology fees apply - see Civil Fees & Deed Calculations page)
- Mailing address
- 305 East Main Street, Salem, VA 24153
- Phone
- (540) 387-6205
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - Virginia Land Record Cover Sheet required per Va. Code §17.1-227.1
Can you e-record in Roanoke County?
Yes. Roanoke 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 Roanoke County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Roanoke 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 Roanoke County at 305 East Main Street, Salem, VA 24153.
- 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 (+Additional statutory recordation tax/technology fees apply - see Civil Fees & Deed Calculations page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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.
Roanoke County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Roanoke County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Roanoke 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 (+Additional statutory recordation tax/technology fees apply - see Civil Fees & Deed Calculations page), 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 Roanoke County?
Yes. Roanoke 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 Roanoke County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County: 305 East Main Street, Salem, VA 24153 ((540) 387-6205).
How can Jurably help with recording in Roanoke County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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.