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Recording a Deed or Document in Virginia Beach city, VA
Virginia Beach city (population 453,737) records real-property documents through the Circuit Court Clerk's Office - Land Records Department (Hon. Tina Sinnen, 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.
Virginia Beach city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Circuit Court Clerk's Office - Land Records Department (Hon. Tina Sinnen, Clerk)
- Recording fee
- $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide statutory tier, Va. Code §17.1-275) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (statewide statutory tiers, not a flat per-page add-on) add'l (+$3.50 of the base recording fee is statutorily earmarked for circuit court permanent records preservation; additional grantor's/recordation taxes under Va. Code §58.1-801/802 apply separately and vary by consideration amount - use the official VA Circuit Court deed calculator for an exact quote)
- Mailing address
- Virginia Beach Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
- Phone
- (757) 385-8821
- Checks payable to
- unverified - confirm with Clerk's Office (typically 'Clerk of the Circuit Court' per VA convention)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not required per Deeds.com summary of this Circuit Court's requirements, but if used grantor/grantee names must match the deed
Can you e-record in Virginia Beach city?
Virginia Beach city records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Virginia Beach city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Virginia Beach 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 by mail to Circuit Court Clerk's Office - Land Records Department (Hon. Tina Sinnen, Clerk) at Virginia Beach Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
- Pay the recording fee ($18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide statutory tier, Va. Code §17.1-275) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (statewide statutory tiers, not a flat per-page add-on) add'l (+$3.50 of the base recording fee is statutorily earmarked for circuit court permanent records preservation; additional grantor's/recordation taxes under Va. Code §58.1-801/802 apply separately and vary by consideration amount - use the official VA Circuit Court deed calculator for an exact quote)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Virginia Beach city standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Virginia Beach city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Virginia Beach city?
The Circuit Court Clerk's Office - Land Records Department (Hon. Tina Sinnen, Clerk) charges $18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide statutory tier, Va. Code §17.1-275) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (statewide statutory tiers, not a flat per-page add-on) add'l (+$3.50 of the base recording fee is statutorily earmarked for circuit court permanent records preservation; additional grantor's/recordation taxes under Va. Code §58.1-801/802 apply separately and vary by consideration amount - use the official VA Circuit Court deed calculator for an exact quote), with checks payable to unverified - confirm with Clerk's Office (typically 'Clerk of the Circuit Court' per VA convention). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Virginia Beach city?
Virginia Beach city records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Virginia Beach city?
Mail recordings to Circuit Court Clerk's Office - Land Records Department (Hon. Tina Sinnen, Clerk): Virginia Beach Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 ((757) 385-8821).
Can Jurably record my document in Virginia Beach city for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Virginia Beach city recorder in person.
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