Essex County Certificate and Affidavit of Satisfaction of Deed of Trust Form

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Essex County Certificate and Affidavit of Satisfaction of Deed of Trust Form

Essex County Certificate and Affidavit of Satisfaction of Deed of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 6/4/2026
Essex County Guidelines for Certificate and Affidavit of Satisfaction

Essex County Guidelines for Certificate and Affidavit of Satisfaction

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Document Last Validated 3/9/2026
Essex County Completed Example of the Certificate and Affidavit of Satisfaction of Deed of Trust Document

Essex County Completed Example of the Certificate and Affidavit of Satisfaction of Deed of Trust Document

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Document Last Validated 4/20/2026
Essex County Notice of Intent to Release Form

Essex County Notice of Intent to Release Form

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Document Last Validated 4/16/2026
Essex County Affidavit of Settlement Agent or Title Insurance Company Form

Essex County Affidavit of Settlement Agent or Title Insurance Company Form

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Document Last Validated 4/8/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Essex County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of Circuit Court

Address:
305 Prince St / PO Box 445
Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Phone: (804) 443-3541

Recording Tips for Essex County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Essex County

Properties in any of these areas use Essex County forms:

  • Caret
  • Center Cross
  • Champlain
  • Dunnsville
  • Hustle
  • Laneview
  • Loretto
  • Millers Tavern
  • Tappahannock

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Essex County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Essex County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Essex County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Essex County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Essex County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Essex County?

Recording fees in Essex County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (804) 443-3541 for current fees.

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Use to release a deed of trust, when the debt has been paid in full.

This form is executed by:
1. A creditor/lender (or his duly authorized agent, attorney, or attorney-in-fact or any person to whom the instrument evidencing the indebtedness has been endorsed or assigned for the purpose of effecting such release.) VA Code statute 55.1-339(C).
2. Or a Settlement Agent, Pursuant to authority granted by Virginia Code 55.1-339(E).
3. Or a Title Insurance Company, Pursuant to authority granted by Virginia Code 55.1-339(E).

Included forms that me be required.
"NOTICE OF INTENT TO RELEASE"
"AFFIDAVIT OF SETTLEMENT AGENT OR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY"

(Virginia Satisfaction of DOT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in the Commonwealth of Virginia only.

Important: Your property must be located in Essex County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Certificate and Affidavit of Satisfaction of Deed of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Essex County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Essex County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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