If you live in Alexandria, or you own property there that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with the Land Records Division of the Alexandria 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 Alexandria
- Clerk of Circuit Court: J. Greg Parks
- Office: Land Records Division of the Alexandria Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 520 King Street, Room 307, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: 703-746-4044
- Recording hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Alexandria Filing Fee
The base state fee to record a homestead deed of 10 pages or fewer is $23 — combining the clerk’s recording fee (Va. Code § 17.1-275, $18) and the statewide Technology Trust Fund fee (Va. Code § 17.1-279, $5). Alexandria may add its own local fee on top of this base amount, and filing on paper rather than e-recording typically adds a further $5. Longer documents cost more. Fees can change, so confirm the current total with the Land Records Division before you file, or check the Commonwealth’s own Circuit Court Deed Fee Calculator.
Before You File in Alexandria
Alexandria’s Land Records Division accepts documents in person, by mail, or through e-recording via CSC E-Recording or Simplifile. Your deed should include the GPIN (tax map/parcel number) so the clerk’s office can properly index it. 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, so you can file with confidence at the Alexandria Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.
Not your city or county? See the full list of where to file in Virginia, or prepare your homestead deed online.
Related Reading
Want to understand why Virginia’s homestead exemption applies to garnishments and bank levies in the first place? See our guide, Garnishment & the Homestead Exemption. If you’re weighing a homestead deed against filing for bankruptcy, see Homestead Deed vs. Bankruptcy: Which One Actually Fits Your Situation?