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Recording a Deed or Document in Scott County, VA
Scott County (population 21,200) records real-property documents through the Scott County Circuit Court Clerk. 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.
Scott County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Scott County Circuit Court Clerk
- Recording fee
- $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA fee per Va. Code §17.1-275); this Circuit Court does not require a cover sheet 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 official page)
- Mailing address
- Scott County Circuit Court Clerk, 202 West Jackson St., Suite 102, Gate City, VA 24251
- Phone
- 276-386-3801
- Checks payable to
- Scott County Circuit Court Clerk (unconfirmed exact wording)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No - cover sheet not required; submit original on white unglazed 8.5x11 paper, black ink, minimum 9-point font
Can you e-record in Scott County?
Yes. Scott 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 Scott County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Scott 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 Scott County Circuit Court Clerk at Scott County Circuit Court Clerk, 202 West Jackson St., Suite 102, Gate City, VA 24251.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA fee per Va. Code §17.1-275); this Circuit Court does not require a cover sheet 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 official page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Scott 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 Scott 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.
Scott County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Scott County?
The Scott County Circuit Court Clerk charges $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide VA fee per Va. Code §17.1-275); this Circuit Court does not require a cover sheet 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 official page), with checks payable to Scott County Circuit Court Clerk (unconfirmed exact wording). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Scott County?
Yes. Scott 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 Scott County?
Mail recordings to Scott County Circuit Court Clerk: Scott County Circuit Court Clerk, 202 West Jackson St., Suite 102, Gate City, VA 24251 (276-386-3801).
How can Jurably help with recording in Scott County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Scott 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 Scott County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Scott County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.