If you live in Chesapeake, or you own property here that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with the Land Records Division of the Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake
- Office: Land Records Division, Chesapeake Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 307 Albemarle Drive, Suite 300A, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Phone: (757) 382-3000
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Chesapeake Filing Fee
The total fee to record a homestead deed of 10 pages or fewer in Chesapeake is currently $29. That figure combines the base state recording fee (Va. Code § 17.1-275, $18), the statewide Technology Trust Fund fee (Va. Code § 17.1-279, $8), and Chesapeake’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 Chesapeake
Chesapeake’s Land Records Division offers a free “Property Notification” service that lets residents monitor deed book recordings made in their name — a useful safeguard against fraud. The Clerk’s Office also accepts eRecording through Simplifile, though that channel is generally used by title companies and attorneys rather than individuals filing on their own. As with any Virginia jurisdiction, 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 Chesapeake Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.