Deeds

Land Records

Records of land transactions for the City of Lynchburg are located in the public records area of the clerk’s office. The records exist from 1805 to present day.  You can view property records, tax records and property transfers for the City of Lynchburg on the GIS site.

These records are available to the public for reference and research. Copies of the records can be provided at the cost of $0.50 per page.

Recordation

All recordation of land transactions in the city of Lynchburg takes place in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. Instruments presented for recordation must meet the Standards for Recorded Instruments as set forth by the Library of Virginia, pursuant to Code of Virginia 55-108. Recordings are taken between 8:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.

Lynchburg Circuit Court accepts e-recording for deeds through Simplifile and CSC. 

Lynchburg Circuit Court records Real Estate Affidavits and List of Heirs through Probate.  The recording fees for a List of Heirs ($68) and Real Estate Affidavit ($69) can be found on the Probate page.  Our Court records these filings through our Probate department. 

The Virginia Courts Deed Calculation System can be used to calculate fees and taxes for recording deeds and contracts. Please contact the Clerk’s office if you have specific questions about recording an instrument. Remote Internet Access to land records is available on a subscription basis.  The original application must be mailed in and notarized.  Please mail applications to: Lynchburg Circuit Court, PO Box 4, Lynchburg VA 24505. 

Secure Remote Access Costs

  • $50 per month
  • $270 per six months ($45 per month)
  • $480 one year ($40 per month)

Legislative Changes Effective July 1, 2020

  • HB306/SB938 - Increase in Library of Virginia Fee
Increase the Library of Virginia Fee collected for Recording and Indexing from $1.50 to $3.50
  • HB1726/SB1038 - Open Space Preservation Fee
Increases the fee from $1 to $3
Fee imposed on Deed, Deed of Trust, Contract or Other Instrument admitted to record pursuant to Code of Virginia 58.1-817 and admitted to record in jurisdictions in which open-space easements are held by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. 

 

Important Notice

The Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court is committed to public service. We are dedicated to providing our patrons with excellent customer service and will assist you with any questions or concerns about our policies and procedures.
 
However, we are prohibited by law from giving legal advice, restating the law or recommending legal action. It is not the intention of our office, nor of this web site, to offer legal solutions. Questions regarding interpretation of the law should be directed to an attorney licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
 
The purpose of this information is to better inform the general public of procedural matters. Nothing contained herein is intended to advise anyone as to legal remedies for a particular circumstance. Circuit Court Clerks and their Deputy Clerks cannot render legal advice.