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Recording a Deed or Document in Staunton city, VA
Staunton city (population 26,801) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Staunton. 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.
Staunton city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Staunton
- Recording fee
- $18 for instruments of 10 or fewer pages, including the generated cover sheet page (VA Code §17.1-275 statewide schedule) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (VA Code §17.1-275) add'l (+Not itemized on official page beyond statewide schedule - unverified)
- Mailing address
- 113 East Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401 (mailing address not separately confirmed - unverified)
- Phone
- (540) 332-3874
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - cover sheet must be generated online and submitted; page counts toward total for fee calculation; consideration amount must appear on first page of deed itself (not only cover sheet), per VA Code §§58.1-801/58.1-802
Can you e-record in Staunton city?
Yes. Staunton city 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 Staunton city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Staunton city 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, City of Staunton at 113 East Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401 (mailing address not separately confirmed - unverified).
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instruments of 10 or fewer pages, including the generated cover sheet page (VA Code §17.1-275 statewide schedule) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (VA Code §17.1-275) add'l (+Not itemized on official page beyond statewide schedule - unverified)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Staunton city
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 Staunton city 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.
Staunton city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Staunton city?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Staunton charges $18 for instruments of 10 or fewer pages, including the generated cover sheet page (VA Code §17.1-275 statewide schedule) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (VA Code §17.1-275) add'l (+Not itemized on official page beyond statewide schedule - unverified). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Staunton city?
Yes. Staunton city 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 Staunton city?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, City of Staunton: 113 East Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401 (mailing address not separately confirmed - unverified) ((540) 332-3874).
How can Jurably help with recording in Staunton city?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Staunton city 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 Staunton city recorder in person.
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