The Code of Virginia contains several statutes of limitations dealing with the enforcement of a deed of trust. If a deed of trust contains a maturity date, it may be enforced for a period of ten years after the stated maturity date.
Under a deed of trust, the grantor agrees to the trustee's power of sale; that is, the right to a “non-judicial foreclosure” if they default on payments. This type of foreclosure process exempts the beneficiary from requiring the court's approval to sell the property.
Under a deed of trust, the grantor agrees to the trustee's power of sale; that is, the right to a “non-judicial foreclosure” if they default on payments. This type of foreclosure process exempts the beneficiary from requiring the court's approval to sell the property.
The biggest difference between a deed and a title is physical: a deed is an official written document declaring a person's legal ownership of a property, while a title refers to the intangible concept of ownership rights.
Under a deed of trust, the grantor agrees to the trustee's power of sale; that is, the right to a “non-judicial foreclosure” if they default on payments. This type of foreclosure process exempts the beneficiary from requiring the court's approval to sell the property.
If you know the instrument number or deed book and page number, you may request a copy of your deed either by mail or over the telephone by calling 703-691-7320, option 3 and then option 3 again. Send your written request to: Fairfax Circuit Court 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 317 Fairfax, VA 22030.
Deeds are not like the certificate of title to a vehicle, which must be an original. While it is good practice to keep your original deed, it is not required to sell your property, as long as it has been properly recorded.
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All deeds must be prepared by the owner of the property or by an attorney licensed to practice in Virginia. The requirements are listed below in the code section. Click here to read about e-Recording.