If you live in the City of Richmond, or you own property there that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with the Land Records Division of the Richmond Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. Virginia’s homestead exemption rules are strict about form and content, and a deed that isn’t prepared correctly can cost you the protection you’re counting on.
Where to File in Richmond
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Hon. Edward F. Jewett
- Office: Land Records Division, Richmond Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: John Marshall Courts Building, 400 N. 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23219
- Phone: (804) 646-6505
- Recording hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (documents presented after 3:30 p.m. are recorded the next business day)
Richmond Filing Fee
The total fee to record a homestead deed of 10 pages or fewer in Richmond is currently $29. That figure combines the base state recording fee (Va. Code § 17.1-275, $18), the statewide Technology Trust Fund fee (Va. Code § 17.1-279, $8), and Richmond’s local recording fee. Longer documents cost more. Fees can change, so confirm the current total with the Land Records Division before you file.
Before You File in Richmond
Richmond’s Circuit Court Clerk requires that any deed or instrument relating to real property include the tax map reference number or parcel identification number (PIN) for the affected property on its first page. Payment can be made by cash, credit card, check, or money order — debit cards are not accepted for recording fees.
We recommend calling the Land Records Division or checking their website before you go, since procedures and fees can change.
Get Your Homestead Deed Prepared Correctly
We prepare Virginia homestead deeds that meet the Commonwealth’s specific format and content requirements, with attorney review included, so you can file with confidence at the Richmond Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.