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Judgment Liens: State Va. Code §8.01-458 and 8.01-251 Expire 20 years from date entered, and may be renewed for an additional 20 years If real estate has been conveyed to a BFP, the lien is unenforceable 10 years after date of transfer. Known as “10 year out of title” rule.
VA Code Ann. § 8.01-251(B). A judgment expires ten years from the date of entry.
2. In civil actions that result in a judgment, all documents in the possession of the general district court shall be retained for 10 years and, unless sooner satisfied, the judgment shall remain in force for a period of 10 years; 3.
How does a creditor go about getting a judgment lien in Virginia? To attach the lien, the creditor records the judgment on the county recorder's lien docket in any Virginia county where the debtor owns property now or may own property in the future.
VA Code Ann. § 8.01-251(B). A judgment expires ten years from the date of entry.
Property Liens and Seizure If a judgment is entered against you in Virginia, creditors may use various legal tools to collect the debt, including placing liens on your property or seizing your assets. Understanding how liens work and your rights regarding potential seizure is crucial for protecting your interests.
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.
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.
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.