If you live in Newport News, or you own property here that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with the Land Records Division of the Newport News 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 Newport News
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Hon. Angela F. Reason
- Office: Land Records Division, Newport News Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 2500 Washington Avenue, Courthouse Building, Newport News, VA 23607
- Phone: (757) 926-8561
- Hours: Clerk’s Office 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Land Records 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; recording payments accepted until 4:15 p.m.
Newport News Filing Fee
The total fee to record a homestead deed of 10 pages or fewer in Newport News 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 Newport News’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 Newport News
Newport News accepts eRecording through Simplifile and CSC, though that channel is generally used by title companies and attorneys rather than individuals filing on their own. Because the Land Records Division’s hours for accepting payment end before the Clerk’s Office closes for the day, it’s worth arriving well before 4:15 p.m. if you’re filing in person. 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 Newport News Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.