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Recording a Deed or Document in Westmoreland County, VA
Westmoreland County (population 19,715) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court. 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.
Westmoreland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- 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) add'l (+$3.50 of base fee earmarked for records preservation; separate consideration-based grantor's/recordation taxes apply - use VA Circuit Court deed calculator)
- Mailing address
- Westmoreland County Circuit Court Clerk, 175 Polk Street, P.O. Box 307, Montross, VA 22520
- Phone
- (804) 493-0108
- Checks payable to
- unverified - confirm with Clerk's Office
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not required, but if used all grantors/grantees must be listed identically on cover sheet and deed
Can you e-record in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County 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 Westmoreland County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Westmoreland 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 by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court at Westmoreland County Circuit Court Clerk, 175 Polk Street, P.O. Box 307, Montross, VA 22520.
- 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) add'l (+$3.50 of base fee earmarked for records preservation; separate consideration-based grantor's/recordation taxes apply - use VA Circuit Court deed calculator)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Westmoreland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Westmoreland County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court 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) add'l (+$3.50 of base fee earmarked for records preservation; separate consideration-based grantor's/recordation taxes apply - use VA Circuit Court deed calculator), with checks payable to unverified - confirm with Clerk's Office. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County 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 Westmoreland County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court: Westmoreland County Circuit Court Clerk, 175 Polk Street, P.O. Box 307, Montross, VA 22520 ((804) 493-0108).
How can Jurably help with recording in Westmoreland County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County recorder in person.
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