If you live in Norfolk, or you own property here that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with the Land Records Division of the Norfolk 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 Norfolk
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Hon. George E. Schaefer, III
- Office: Land Records Division, Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 150 St. Paul’s Blvd., 7th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510
- Phone: (757) 664-4838
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Norfolk Filing Fee
The total fee to record a homestead deed of 10 pages or fewer in Norfolk 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 Norfolk’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 Norfolk
Norfolk’s Land Records Division is the office explicitly responsible for recording homestead exemptions, in addition to deeds, deeds of trust, and other real property instruments. The Clerk’s Office also accepts eRecording through CSC and Simplifile, though that channel is generally used by title companies and attorneys rather than individuals filing on their own, and documents recorded in person typically require a cover sheet with a bar code. As with any Virginia jurisdiction, 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 Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.