Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 51750

Radford city Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Radford city, Virginia. Serving a population of 16.971 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: N • Land Area: 9,676 sq mi • State: Virginia (VA)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

Radford city Courthouse / Recording Office, N, VA 51001

Seat of government for Radford city in N, VA.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(804) 750-3250

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 51750 • Coordinates: 37.1201° N, -80.5591° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Radford city

✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode

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Land Records & Real Property

Radford city Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-275 & § 58.1-801

First Page Base Fee

$21.00

Includes statutory county automation index surcharge

Each Additional Page

$5.00

Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page

Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps

$0.25 per $100 state recordation tax + $0.0833 per $100 local tax (plus grantor tax $0.50 per $500)

Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in Virginia:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.

Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.

Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.

Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.

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Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Radford city

License Fee $30.00

Waiting Period 0 Hours

✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 60 days of issuance.
✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the Radford city courthouse.
✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.

State Policy: Issued by Circuit Court Clerk. No waiting period.

Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $12.00

Death Cert $12.00

Marriage Cert $12.00

• Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
• Filing Agency: Processed through Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records and the local Radford city clerk counter.

Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.

Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in Radford city

Filing Fee: $10.00

1. Filing Authority

In Radford city, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC).

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in Virginia.

3. State Rules & Notice

Fictitious name certificates filed statewide with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission.

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Articles of Organization

Virginia Compliant

State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official Virginia Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with Virginia county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

✓ 3-inch top recording margin ready ✓ State notary jurat included ✓ Instant PDF & Word download

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Regional Civic Network

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Frequently Asked Questions: Radford city Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Radford city Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Radford city office is located at Radford city Courthouse / Recording Office, N, VA 51001. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (804) 750-3250.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Radford city?

Under Virginia statute (Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-275 & § 58.1-801), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Radford city costs $21.00 for the first page, plus $5.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: $0.25 per $100 state recordation tax + $0.0833 per $100 local tax (plus grantor tax $0.50 per $500).

How do I obtain a marriage license in Radford city, VA?

Both applicants must appear in person before the Radford city Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $30.00. Virginia requires a waiting period of 0 hours, and the license is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.

How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in Radford city?

In Radford city, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) with a standard statutory filing fee of $10.00. Fictitious name certificates filed statewide with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission.

How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in Radford city?

Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $12.00 and death certificates starting at $12.00) can be requested through the Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records or directly at the Radford city courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.