If you live in Petersburg, or you own property there that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with the Land Records Division of the Petersburg 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 Petersburg
- Clerk of Circuit Court: Hon. Maytee Romero de Parham
- Office: Land Records Division of the Petersburg Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 7 Courthouse Ave., Petersburg, VA 23803
- Phone: (804) 733-2367
- Recording hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Petersburg Filing Fee
The total fee to record a homestead deed of 10 pages or fewer in Petersburg 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 Petersburg’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 Petersburg
Petersburg’s Clerk’s Office offers a Secure Remote Access (SRA) application that lets you search recorded land records by name, recording date, book and page number, or document type before you file, which is useful for confirming whether an earlier homestead deed is already on record.
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 Petersburg Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.