If you live in Fairfax County, or you own property there that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with the Land Records Division of the Fairfax 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 Fairfax County
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Christopher J. Falcon
- Office: Land Records Division of the Fairfax Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 317, Fairfax, VA 22030
- Phone: 703-691-7320 (press 3, then 3)
- Recording hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (over-the-counter recording closes at 3 p.m.; documents already in process by 3 p.m. continue until 4 p.m.)
Fairfax County Filing Fee
The total fee to record a homestead deed of 10 pages or fewer in Fairfax County is currently $29 — combining the base state recording fee (Va. Code § 17.1-275, $18), the statewide Technology Trust Fund fee (Va. Code § 17.1-279, $8), and Fairfax County’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 Fairfax County
Fairfax accepts over-the-counter documents in batches of no more than 20 sets at a time, so plan for some wait if you’re filing in person during a busy period. The office accepts cash and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard only, with a 4% transaction fee); debit cards may not be accepted the same way, so confirm your payment method before you go.
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 Fairfax Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.