If you live in Prince William County or Spotsylvania County, or you own property there that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with that county’s 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. Because these are two separate court systems, find your county below.
Where to File in Prince William County
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Jacqueline C. Smith
- Office: Land Records Office, Room 300, Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: Judicial Center, 9311 Lee Avenue, Room 300, Manassas, VA 20110
- Phone: 703-792-6015
- Recording hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (payments accepted until 4:00 p.m.)
- Homestead Deed recording fee: $29 if e-recorded, $34 if filed on paper, per the Clerk’s Office’s own published fee table
Where to File in Spotsylvania County
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Christalyn M. Jett
- Office: Recordation Services, Spotsylvania County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 9107 Judicial Center Lane, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
- Phone: 540-507-7612 or 540-507-7615
- Recording hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (recording cutoff 3:00 p.m.)
Filing Fees
Prince William County’s Circuit Court Clerk publishes its Homestead Deed recording fee directly: $29 for electronic recording, $34 for paper filing. Spotsylvania County does not publish a fixed homestead-deed fee online; the base state fee for a document of 10 pages or fewer is $23 (Va. Code §§ 17.1-275 and 17.1-279), and Spotsylvania may add its own local fee on top of that. Fees can change in either county, so confirm the current total before you file, or check the Commonwealth’s own Circuit Court Deed Fee Calculator.
Before You File
Prince William County requires a GPIN on recorded documents and has recently updated some of its recordation-tax exemption code citations — if you’re using an older deed template, confirm with the Clerk’s Office that your exemption citation is current before you file, or your deed may be rejected. Spotsylvania County requires a Virginia Land Records Cover Sheet on every document, and only accepts originals with live signatures and notarization — faxed or emailed copies are not accepted. Both counties support e-recording; call ahead to confirm current vendor options.
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 in either Prince William County or Spotsylvania County.
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?