If you live in Fredericksburg, or you own property there that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with the Land Records Division of the Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Jeff Small
- Office: Land Records Division of the Fredericksburg Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 701 Princess Anne Street, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Phone: 540-372-1066
- Recording hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Fredericksburg Filing Fee
The total fee to record a homestead deed of 10 pages or fewer in Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg’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 Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg’s Circuit Court only accepts a Virginia-standard cover sheet with recorded documents, and requires the GPIN (parcel identification number) to appear on the first page of the deed. The office also supports e-recording through Simplifile and CSC if your deed is ready to file remotely.
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 Fredericksburg Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.