The address of the Land Records Division is: Fairfax Circuit Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 317, Fairfax, VA 22030. The telephone number is 703/691-7320 (press 3, then 3). The office is open from a.m. – p.m. Monday through Friday.
Ownership may be transferred by preparation of a new deed, which has been properly signed. The new deed must be recorded in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office where the real estate is located.
General Information - Land Records | Circuit Court The Land Records Division of the Fairfax Circuit Court is located on the third floor of the Fairfax County Courthouse at 4110 Chain Bridge Road in Suite 317. Telephone 703-691-7320 (press 3, then 3) (TTY 711).
How to transfer property ownership Identify the donee or recipient. Discuss terms and conditions with that person. Complete a change of ownership form. Change the title on the deed. Hire a real estate attorney to prepare the deed. Notarize and file the deed.
We recommend seeing a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth familiar with recordation/land records to prepare the deed so that it is prepared properly as it is a legal document transferring property. All deeds have to meet all standards within the Code of Virginia and the Library of Virginia Recordation Standards.
Ownership may be transferred by preparation of a new deed, which has been properly signed. The new deed must be recorded in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office where the real estate is located.
Recording Over-The-Counter All documents must include the Fairfax Land Records' cover sheet. All documents presented for recordation must be the original, signed and notarized documents.
Standard Requirements for Recording All documents must have original signatures. NO PHOTOCOPIES ACCEPTED. If the document is handwritten, it must be legible. Print quality must be legible for the scanner to read and produce an acceptable image.
The Petition for Name Change and proposed Order may be submitted by mail, or in person. Please Note: The Petition for Name Change requires a notarization. In rare situations (including if you cannot get your Petition notarized in your current legal name) a hearing may be required.
Land records are public documents that include: Deeds. Deeds of Trust. Financing Statements.