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Land Records Fees
Use Virginia's Judicial System's Deed Calculator (select Prince William Circuit) or the following information.
Note: Not all fees are listed. Please use the Deed Calculator.
Taxes Fees and Recordation Cost
| Tax & Recordation | Fees | Code of Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| State Tax | $.25 per $100.00 rounded to the next highest $100.00. For refinance $.18 per $100 rounded to the next highest $100.00 | Virginia Code § 58.1-801, Virginia Code § 58.1-803 |
| Local Tax | 1/3 of the state tax amount | Virginia Code § 58.1-3800 |
| Grantor Tax | $.50 per $500.00 rounded to the next highest $500.00 | Virginia Code § 58.1-802 |
| Regional Congestion Relief Fee |
$0.10 per $100 or fraction of value. Fee is calculated from value used to assess grantor tax. |
Virginia Code § 58.1-802.4 |
| WMATA Fee | $0.10 per $100 or fraction of value. Fee is calculated from value used to assess grantor tax. | Virginia Code § 58.1-802.3 |
| Clerk’s Fee |
$23.00 for 1 - 10 pages Plat Sheets (no larger than 8 1/2' X 14': Counted as additional pages to document. $22 each additional sheet + Open Space Preservation Fee Plat Sheets larger than 18' X 24' will not be accepted for recording. |
Clerk’s Fee Virginia Code § 17.1-275(A)(2) + Technology Trust Fund Fee Virginia Code § 17.1-279(A) |
| Transfer Fee | $1.00 on all Deeds | Virginia Code § 58.1-3314(3) |
| Technology Trust Fund Fee | $5.00 | Virginia Code § 17.1-279(A)
Fee shall not be assessed to any instrument or judgment tendered by any federal state or local government. |
| Deed Processing Fee | $20.00 on every Deed & Deed of Trust that generates a tax. Also applies to any type of Certificate of Satisfaction full or partial. | Virginia Code § 58.1-801, Virginia Code § 58.1-803 |
| Open Space Preservation Fee | $3.00 on every land record document | Virginia Code § 58.1-817 |
| Paper Filing Fee | $5.00 per instrument for every land record filed by paper | Virginia Code §17-1-258.3:1 |
Instrument Fees
| Instrument | Fee | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Partial Satisfaction | $46.00 | Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Certificate of Satisfaction | $46.00 | Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Contract | Based on consideration | State & Local Taxes, Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Deed between husband and wife | $27.00 | Clerk's Fee, Transfer Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee(Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed in Trust | $27.00 | Clerk's Fee, Transfer Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed of Conveyance | Based on Consideration Or Value whichever is greater | State, Local & Grantor Taxes based on sales price or Value whichever is greater; Transfer Fee; Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed of Correction/Rerecorded | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Deed of Dedication | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Deed of Easement/Right of Way | $44.33 | $.25 State Tax, $.08 Local Tax, Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Deed of Foreclosure Trustee's Deed |
Based on Consideration Or Value whichever is greater | State, Local & Grantor Taxes based on sales price or Value whichever is greater; Transfer Fee; Clerk's Fee; Deed Processing Fee; Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia VA Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed of Gift | $27.00 | Clerk's Fee, Transfer Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed of Release | $26.50 | $.50 State Tax, Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Deed of Trust | Based on Consideration | State & Local Taxes, Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed of Trust (Refinance) | Based on Consideration | State & Local Taxes, Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed Pursuant to Divorce or Property Settlement Agreement | $27.00 | Clerk's Fee ,Transfer Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Lease | Based on lease amount | State & Local Taxes on amount of lease or value of property whichever is less, Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Lease Communication Equipment | $46.00 | $15.00 State Tax, $5.00 Local Tax, Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Lease Communication Tower | $126.00 | $75.00 State Tax, $25.00 Local Tax, Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Modification Agreement (increase loan amount) | Based on Consideration | State & Local Taxes on difference between the original amount and new money borrowed, Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Modification Agreement (terms only) | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Mortgage | Based on Consideration | State & Local Taxes, Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Partition Deed | $27.00 | Clerk's fee 301 & 145 Technology trust fund fee, 106 transfer fee, 212 § 58.1-3314 (2) Grantee tax, 039 58.1-806 Virginia outdoors Foundation-035 |
| Quit Claim Deed | $27.00 or Based on Consideration. | Clerk's Fee, Transfer Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee. If based on consideration, State Local & Grantor taxes do apply & Deed Processing fee will be assessed. |
The following documents are recorded for Clerk's Fee only based on number of pages: (All fees noted are for 1 – 10 pages)
| Document | Fee | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Affidavit | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Appointment of Substitute Trustee | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Assignment | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Assumption Agreement | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Certificate of Partial Satisfaction | $46.00 | Clerk's Fee, Processing Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Certificate of Partial Satisfaction Corrected/Rerecorded | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Certificate of Satisfaction | $46.00 | Clerk's Fee, Processing Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Certificate of Transfer | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Covenant | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Declaration | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Disclaimer | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Homestead Deed | $22.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Lease Assignment | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Lease Corrected/Rerecorded | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Lease Release | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Lien | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Lis Pendens | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Mechanic's Lien | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Notice of Attachment | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Option Corrected/Rerecorded | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Order/Decree | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Power of Attorney | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Release of Lien | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Release of Lis Pendens | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Release of Mechanic's Lien | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Revocation of Power of Attorney | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Septic Tank Permit | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Subordination | $26.00 | Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
Foreign Judgment Docketing and Abstract Fees
| Item | Fee | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Judgment Docketing Fee | $10.00 | $5.00 Docketing Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) + $5.00 Technology Trust Fund Fee (Virginia Code §17.1-279(A)) |
| Foreign Judgment Docketing Fee | $25.00 | $20.00 Docketing Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) + $5.00 Technology Trust Fund Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-279(A) |
| Abstract Fee | $5.00 | $5.00 Abstract Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) |
| Abstract under Triple Seal | $8.00 | $5.00 Abstract Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) + $.50 Copy Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(8)) + $2.00 Certification Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(9)) + $.50 for Judge's Signature (Virginia Code 17.1-275(9)) |
| Judgment Additional Debtors | $10.00 | $5.00 Docketing Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) + $5.00 Technology Trust Fund Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-279(A)) |
| Judgment Assignment | $10.00 | $5.00 Docketing Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) + $5.00 Technology Trust Fund Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-279(A)) |
| Judgment Credits | $.00 | |
| Judgment New Name of Debtor | $10.00 | $5.00 Docketing Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) + $5.00 Technology Trust Fund Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-279(A)) |
| Judgment Partial Release | $.00 | |
| Judgment Release | $.00 | |
Miscellaneous Recordation Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copies | $.50 per page |
| Certification | $2.00 per document |
| Exemplified Copy | $2.50 per document |
The Clerk’s Office accepts cash, checks made payable to Clerk of Circuit Court, money orders and credit card payments.
Virginia Code § 58.1-801 et. seq. establish the legally mandated taxes and fees and Virginia Code § 58.1-811 provides the exemptions from recordation taxes. These exemptions do not include the Clerk's fee and other applicable fees.
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