If you live in Virginia Beach, or you own property there that you need to protect, your Virginia homestead deed must be recorded with the Land Records Division of the Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach
- Office: Land Records Division, Virginia Beach Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Address: 2425 Nimmo Parkway, Building 10, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
- Phone: (757) 385-8821 (Land Records); (757) 385-4181 (general)
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Virginia Beach Filing Fee
The total fee to record a homestead deed of 10 pages or fewer in Virginia Beach is currently $26. 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, $5), and Virginia Beach’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 Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach requires documents to be printed on white, unglazed 8.5″ x 11″ paper in black ink, with a minimum 9-point font. 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, so you can file with confidence at the Virginia Beach 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.