Recording Land Records

Requirements & Standards

All land records document presented for recording are subject to requirements and standards as set forth by the Code of Virginia Opens a New Window. , the Library of Virginia Opens a New Window.  Standards (statutory authority VA Code §§ 42.1-8 Opens a New Window.  & 42.1-82 Opens a New Window. ), local ordinances, official opinions issued by the office of the Attorney General Opens a New Window. :

• Detailed Land Records Instruments Recording Requirements (PDF) Opens a New Window. 

Fees & Taxes

All land records documents are subject to fees and taxes as established by Virginia Code (Chapter 8 State Recordation Tax) unless applicable exemption is noted.

Helpful Links

• Circuit Court Deed Fee Schedule (PDF) Opens a New Window.  outlines fees and taxes by document type.
• County-specific fees and taxes can be calculated with Virginia's Judicial System Deed Calculator. Opens a New Window. 

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