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Recording a Deed or Document in Russell County, VA
Russell County (population 25,332) records real-property documents through the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Russell County (Katie Patton). 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.
Russell County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Russell County (Katie Patton)
- Recording fee
- $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA fee per Va. Code §17.1-275) first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (VA statewide tiered schedule) add'l (+Grantor/recordation tax per state Deed Calculator; not itemized on county page)
- Mailing address
- Clerk of Circuit Court, 83 East Main Street, P.O. Box 435, Lebanon, VA 24266
- Phone
- 276-889-8023
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Circuit Court (unconfirmed exact wording)
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not confirmed on official county page
Can you e-record in Russell County?
Yes. Russell County accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Russell County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Russell 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 CSC, or by mail to Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Russell County (Katie Patton) at Clerk of Circuit Court, 83 East Main Street, P.O. Box 435, Lebanon, VA 24266.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA fee per Va. Code §17.1-275) first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (VA statewide tiered schedule) add'l (+Grantor/recordation tax per state Deed Calculator; not itemized on county page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Russell 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 Russell 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.
Russell County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Russell County?
The Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Russell County (Katie Patton) charges $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA fee per Va. Code §17.1-275) first / $32 total for 11-30 pages; $52 total for 31+ pages (VA statewide tiered schedule) add'l (+Grantor/recordation tax per state Deed Calculator; not itemized on county page), with checks payable to Clerk of Circuit Court (unconfirmed exact wording). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Russell County?
Yes. Russell County accepts electronic recording through 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 Russell County?
Mail recordings to Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Russell County (Katie Patton): Clerk of Circuit Court, 83 East Main Street, P.O. Box 435, Lebanon, VA 24266 (276-889-8023).
How can Jurably help with recording in Russell County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Russell 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 Russell County recorder in person.
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