If you live in Hampton, or you own property there that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with the Land Records Division of the Hampton 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 Hampton
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Hon. Linda Batchelor Smith
- Office: Land Records Division of the Hampton Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 237 N. King Street, Hampton, VA 23669
- Phone: (757) 727-6105
- Recording hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (the recordation cutoff is 3:30 p.m.)
Hampton Filing Fee
The total fee to record a homestead deed of 10 pages or fewer in Hampton 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 Hampton’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 Hampton
Hampton’s Clerk’s Office stops accepting documents for same-day recording at 3:30 p.m., thirty minutes before the office closes, so arrive with time to spare if you’re filing your homestead deed in person.
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 Hampton Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.