In Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax, homestead deeds are recorded in the Land Records Division of the Fairfax Circuit Court. 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).
One tool often utilized is the filing of a lis pendens, a Latin term meaning "suit pending." In Virginia, the lis pendens memorandum serves as a notice to prospective buyers, lenders, or interested parties that a property is subject to a claim involved in litigation.
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.
One tool often utilized is the filing of a lis pendens, a Latin term meaning "suit pending." In Virginia, the lis pendens memorandum serves as a notice to prospective buyers, lenders, or interested parties that a property is subject to a claim involved in litigation.
Draft the lis pendens memorandum: Once a legal action is filed, the claimant must draft the lis pendens memorandum and include the following information: the title of the pending legal action. the general object of the legal action. the court where the legal action is pending.
A memorandum of lis pendens admitted to record in an action to enforce a zoning ordinance shall expire after 180 days.
You will find a recorded deed through the local county government office in which your property is located. The correct office or division will vary from county to county, but it is typically along the lines of your county register, registrar, clerk, or recorder's office.