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Recording a Deed or Document in Rockingham County, VA
Rockingham County (population 89,316) records real-property documents through the Land Records Division, Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Rockingham 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.
Rockingham County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Land Records Division, Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Rockingham County
- Recording fee
- $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA fee per Va. Code §17.1-275); deeds/deeds of trust wholly within City of Harrisonburg are $3 less than the standard Deed Calculator result first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (VA statewide tiered schedule) add'l (+$2.50 per paper document filed (waived for e-recordings); multi-title instruments (e.g., Deed of Trust + Assignment of Rents) assessed multiple fees)
- Mailing address
- Rockingham County Circuit Court, Attn: Deed Room, 80 Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
- Phone
- 540-564-3126 / 540-564-3124
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Not required
Can you e-record in Rockingham County?
Yes. Rockingham County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Rockingham County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Rockingham 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, ePN, or by mail to Land Records Division, Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Rockingham County at Rockingham County Circuit Court, Attn: Deed Room, 80 Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA fee per Va. Code §17.1-275); deeds/deeds of trust wholly within City of Harrisonburg are $3 less than the standard Deed Calculator result first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (VA statewide tiered schedule) add'l (+$2.50 per paper document filed (waived for e-recordings); multi-title instruments (e.g., Deed of Trust + Assignment of Rents) assessed multiple fees)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Rockingham 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 Rockingham 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.
Rockingham County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rockingham County?
The Land Records Division, Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Rockingham County charges $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA fee per Va. Code §17.1-275); deeds/deeds of trust wholly within City of Harrisonburg are $3 less than the standard Deed Calculator result first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (VA statewide tiered schedule) add'l (+$2.50 per paper document filed (waived for e-recordings); multi-title instruments (e.g., Deed of Trust + Assignment of Rents) assessed multiple fees), with checks payable to Clerk of Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Rockingham County?
Yes. Rockingham County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Rockingham County?
Mail recordings to Land Records Division, Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Rockingham County: Rockingham County Circuit Court, Attn: Deed Room, 80 Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540-564-3126 / 540-564-3124).
How can Jurably help with recording in Rockingham County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Rockingham 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 Rockingham County recorder in person.
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