Highland County, Virginia
Not EligibleHighland County does not currently accept electronic recording. Documents require traditional submission to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Monterey.
Highland County at a glance
- Population (2024 est.)
- 2,348
- County seat
- Monterey
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Typical home value (May 2026)
- $282,000
- FIPS code
- 51091
Reach the recording office in Highland County
The Clerk of the Circuit Court handles real estate recording in Highland County. Its direct phone number, office hours, and e-recording portal are published on the county's official website:
Visit highlandcova.orgOfficial county website (source: Wikidata). It's the authoritative place to find the recorder's contact details — confirm phone and hours there before submitting time-sensitive documents.
Not yet — Highland County does not currently accept electronic recording. Real estate documents must be submitted as paper originals to the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office in Monterey, by mail or in person. Counties adopt e-recording on their own schedules, so this status can change; we review eligibility regularly.
Highland County is home to about 2,348 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 133rd by population among the 133 Virginia jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has grown about 4.8% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $282,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.
In Virginia, land records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Virginia's 38 independent cities are not part of any county and record with their own circuit court clerks.
You can still notarize documents online with Notaron even though this recorder requires paper submission — RON is valid for recordable documents in Virginia. After the online notarization, print the notarized output (or have us ship it) and submit it to the recording office the traditional way.
Frequently asked questions
Does Highland County accept electronic recording?
Not currently. Highland County requires paper originals to be submitted by mail or in person. Check back — counties regularly add e-recording support.
Who records deeds in Highland County?
Real estate documents are recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, located in Monterey (the county seat).
Can I notarize online and record in Highland County?
You can notarize online — RON is valid in Virginia — but because this recorder does not yet accept electronic submissions, you'll need to print and deliver the notarized document for recording.
Who uses e-recording with online notarization?
Notaron pairs 24/7 remote online notarization with e-recording-ready output, built for the teams that record documents in Highland County every day.
Title & escrow companies
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Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.