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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Roanoke County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Roanoke County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Roanoke County recorder in person.
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