If you live in Roanoke, or you own property there that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office for the City of Roanoke (not Roanoke County, which has its own separate Circuit Court Clerk). 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 Roanoke
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Brenda S. Hamilton
- Office: Land Records / Recordings, City of Roanoke Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 315 W. Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24016
- Phone: 540-853-6709
- Recording hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Roanoke 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). Roanoke 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 Clerk’s Office before you file, or check the Commonwealth’s own Circuit Court Deed Fee Calculator.
Before You File in Roanoke
Roanoke’s Circuit Court requires a Virginia Land Records Cover Sheet on every deed submitted for recording — you can generate one through the Commonwealth’s online cover sheet system. Your deed should also include the GPIN (parcel identification number) on the first page. The office supports e-recording through Simplifile and CSC. We recommend calling the Clerk’s Office 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 Roanoke 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?