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Recording a Deed or Document in York County, VA
York County (population 71,374) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, York County/Poquoson (York-Poquoson Courthouse). 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.
York County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, York County/Poquoson (York-Poquoson Courthouse)
- Recording fee
- $5.00 statutory (VA Code §17.1-275) plus $2.00 Technology Trust Fund fee and $3.50 Virginia Land Records fee; note a commonly cited practical estimate for a standard 2-page deed is ~$25 total (private-source estimate, not the official per-page statute) - confirm exact total with Clerk first / $3.00 per additional page (VA Code §17.1-275) add'l (+Virginia Land Records fee $3.50 and Technology Trust Fund fee $2.00 apply per document statewide; remote-access subscriber fee for land records portal is $50.00/month/user (unrelated to recording itself))
- Mailing address
- 300 Ballard Street, P.O. Box 371, Yorktown, VA 23690-0532
- Phone
- 757-890-4103 (Land Records); main Clerk's Office 757-890-3350
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, York County/Poquoson (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Recording Requirements PDF referenced by the Clerk's site (not independently verified) - see http://www.ypcircuitcourt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Recording-Requirements-Effective-7-1-2021.pdf
Can you e-record in York County?
Yes. York County 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 York County, Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets York 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, CSC, or by mail to Clerk of the Circuit Court, York County/Poquoson (York-Poquoson Courthouse) at 300 Ballard Street, P.O. Box 371, Yorktown, VA 23690-0532.
- Pay the recording fee ($5.00 statutory (VA Code §17.1-275) plus $2.00 Technology Trust Fund fee and $3.50 Virginia Land Records fee; note a commonly cited practical estimate for a standard 2-page deed is ~$25 total (private-source estimate, not the official per-page statute) - confirm exact total with Clerk first / $3.00 per additional page (VA Code §17.1-275) add'l (+Virginia Land Records fee $3.50 and Technology Trust Fund fee $2.00 apply per document statewide; remote-access subscriber fee for land records portal is $50.00/month/user (unrelated to recording itself))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in York 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 York 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.
York County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in York County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, York County/Poquoson (York-Poquoson Courthouse) charges $5.00 statutory (VA Code §17.1-275) plus $2.00 Technology Trust Fund fee and $3.50 Virginia Land Records fee; note a commonly cited practical estimate for a standard 2-page deed is ~$25 total (private-source estimate, not the official per-page statute) - confirm exact total with Clerk first / $3.00 per additional page (VA Code §17.1-275) add'l (+Virginia Land Records fee $3.50 and Technology Trust Fund fee $2.00 apply per document statewide; remote-access subscriber fee for land records portal is $50.00/month/user (unrelated to recording itself)), with checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court, York County/Poquoson (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in York County?
Yes. York County 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 York County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court, York County/Poquoson (York-Poquoson Courthouse): 300 Ballard Street, P.O. Box 371, Yorktown, VA 23690-0532 (757-890-4103 (Land Records); main Clerk's Office 757-890-3350).
How can Jurably help with recording in York County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in York 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 York County recorder in person.
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