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Recording a Deed or Document in Williamsburg city, VA
Williamsburg city (population 15,861) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Williamsburg/James City County (combined Circuit Court jurisdiction). 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.
Williamsburg city recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Williamsburg/James City County (combined Circuit Court jurisdiction)
- 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; max 4 documents per check)
- Mailing address
- Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court Clerk, 5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 6, Williamsburg, VA 23188
- Phone
- (757) 564-2242 (main); (757) 564-2349 (Recording Dept.)
- Checks payable to
- unverified - confirm with Clerk's Office
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not required
Can you e-record in Williamsburg city?
Yes. Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg city, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Williamsburg 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 for Williamsburg/James City County (combined Circuit Court jurisdiction) at Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court Clerk, 5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 6, Williamsburg, VA 23188.
- 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; max 4 documents per check)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg 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.
Williamsburg city recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Williamsburg city?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Williamsburg/James City County (combined Circuit Court jurisdiction) 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; max 4 documents per check), 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 Williamsburg city?
Yes. Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg city?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Williamsburg/James City County (combined Circuit Court jurisdiction): Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court Clerk, 5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 6, Williamsburg, VA 23188 ((757) 564-2242 (main); (757) 564-2349 (Recording Dept.)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Williamsburg city?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg city recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.