If you live in Danville, 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 Danville. 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 Danville
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Gerald A. Gibson
- Office: Land Records, James F. Ingram Justice Center, Danville Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 401 Patton Street, 3rd Floor, Danville, VA 24543
- Phone: 434-799-5168
- Recording hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Danville 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). Danville 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 Danville
Your deed should include the tax map/parcel number and meet the Commonwealth’s standard land-records formatting requirements. E-recording availability has changed in Danville in recent years, so call the Clerk’s Office in advance to confirm whether electronic filing is currently accepted and whether a cover sheet is required for your document.
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 Danville 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?