The cover sheet must include the following: All grantors, grantees, and identify surname if applicable. Amount of consideration and actual value if a deed or instrument. State the Virginia or Federal law under which any exemption from recordation taxes being claimed. Tax map or pin number. Who to return to after recordation.
You may obtain the deed book and page number by searching for the document in the Court Public Access Network (“CPAN”) on one of the public computers in the Land Records Research Room or through a subscription. Subscribers to CPAN are able to make non-certified copies from their own computer.
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.
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These official records may be found in the Fairfax County Circuit Court's Court Public Access Network (CPAN) system. They may also be found in the deed books available at the Land Records Division of the County Circuit Court. They are located in Suite 317 of the Fairfax County Courthouse (4110 Chain Bridge Rd).
Land records are public documents that include: Deeds. Deeds of Trust. Financing Statements.
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.
Under Virginia State Law, these real estate assessment records are public information. Display of this property information on the internet is specifically authorized by the Code of Virginia §58.1-3122.2 (as amended).
All public records are presumed to be open, and may only be withheld if a specific, statutory exemption applies.