If you live in Chesterfield County, or you own property there that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with the Land Records Division of the Chesterfield County 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 Chesterfield County
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Hon. Amanda L. Pohl
- Office: Land Records Division of the Chesterfield County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832
- Phone: (804) 748-1285
- Recording hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Chesterfield County Filing Fee
The total fee to record a homestead deed of 10 pages or fewer in Chesterfield County is currently $29 — combining the base state recording fee (Va. Code § 17.1-275, $18), the statewide Technology Trust Fund fee (Va. Code § 17.1-279, $8), and Chesterfield County’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 Chesterfield County
Chesterfield’s Land Records Division maintains online indexes covering deeds from 1967 to the present, available 24/7, which can help you confirm an earlier homestead deed before you file a new one. Contact the Deed Recording Division directly with questions about specific recording requirements.
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 Chesterfield County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.