Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Surry County, VA
Surry County (population 6,603) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Surry 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.
Surry County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Surry County
- Recording fee
- $18 for instruments of 10 or fewer pages (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 - unverified)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 203, Surry, VA 23883 (physical: 28 Colonial Trail E, Surry, VA 23883)
- Phone
- (757) 294-3161
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: unverified - not confirmed on official page
Can you e-record in Surry County?
Yes. Surry County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Surry County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Surry 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, or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Surry County at P.O. Box 203, Surry, VA 23883 (physical: 28 Colonial Trail E, Surry, VA 23883).
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instruments of 10 or fewer pages (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 - unverified)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Surry 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 Surry 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.
Surry County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Surry County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Surry County charges $18 for instruments of 10 or fewer pages (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 - unverified). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Surry County?
Yes. Surry County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Surry County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Surry County: P.O. Box 203, Surry, VA 23883 (physical: 28 Colonial Trail E, Surry, VA 23883) ((757) 294-3161).
How can Jurably help with recording in Surry County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Surry 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 Surry County recorder in person.
Other Virginia counties
Jurably in Virginia
Under contract in Surry County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.