Arlington County Deed of Trust and Promissory Note Form

Last validated August 11, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Arlington County, for property anywhere in the county or independent city: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Arlington, Ft Myer.

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Arlington County Deed of Trust Form

Arlington County Deed of Trust Form

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

Document last validated 7/24/2026
Arlington County Deed of Trust Guidelines

Arlington County Deed of Trust Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 8/11/2026
Arlington County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust

Arlington County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 7/23/2026
Arlington County Promissory Note Form

Arlington County Promissory Note Form

Note that is secured by the Deed of Trust.

Document last validated 7/9/2026
Arlington County Promissory Note Guidelines

Arlington County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 7/24/2026
Arlington County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Arlington County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 6/22/2026
Arlington County Subordination Agreements

Arlington County Subordination Agreements

Used to place priority on claim of debt. Included are 4 clauses for unique situations. If needed, add to Deed of Trust as an addendum or rider.

Document last validated 8/6/2026
Arlington County Annual Accounting Statement

Arlington County Annual Accounting Statement

Mail to borrower for fiscal year reporting. (A request for payoff information under this section may be made one time within a 12-month period without charge) (6.2-418)

Document last validated 7/9/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of Circuit Court: Land Records

Address:
1425 N Courthouse Rd, Suite 6200
Arlington, Virginia 22201

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F / Recording until 3:30

Phone: (703) 228-4369

Recording Tips for Arlington County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Arlington County

Properties in any of these areas use Arlington County forms:

  • Arlington
  • Ft Myer

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Arlington County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Arlington 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 Arlington County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Arlington 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 Arlington 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Arlington County?

Recording fees in Arlington County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (703) 228-4369 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A Deed of Trust (DOT), is a document that conveys title to real property to a trustee as security for a loan until the grantor (borrower) repays the lender according to terms defined in an attached promissory note. It's similar to a mortgage but differs in that mortgages only include two parties (borrower and lender).
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, a Deed of Trust is the most commonly used instrument to secure a loan. Foreclosure can be done non-judicially, saving time and expense. This process is called a Trustee Sale.
There are three parties in this Deed of Trust:
1- The Grantor (Borrower)
2- Beneficiary (Lender) and a
3- Trustee (Neutral Third Party) (Our guidelines will show how to choose a Trustee at little to no cost)
Basic Concept. The Trustor (Borrower) conveys property title to a Trustee (Neutral Party). A Trustee or beneficiary/Lender can take an action against any person for damages.

Due on Sale Clause: It allows the lender to call or modify the loan if the borrower conveys/sells the property. ("Notice - The debt secured hereby is subject to call in full or the terms thereof being modified in the event of sale or conveyance of the property conveyed.") Required format where (any loan is secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on real property comprised of one- to four-family residential dwelling units.) (VA. Revised Statutes 6.2-417)

These forms are flexible, they can be used for financing residential property, agricultural property, rental property, condominiums, and or small office buildings, with or without existing liens and encumbrances.

A "Special Provisions" section is included for any information specific to your transaction.

The Promissory Note offers options of financing, conventional installments, or installments combined with a balloon payment, common with Owner Financing transactions. Late Charges and Default rates are set within.
(Any lender or seller may impose a late charge for failure to make timely payment of any installment due on a debt, whether installment or single maturity, provided that such late charge does not exceed five percent of the amount of such installment payment and that the charge is specified in the contract between the lender or seller and the debtor.) (6.2-400 (B))

In addition to any other remedies available to Lender if this Note is not paid in full at the Maturity Date, Borrowers shall pay to Lender an Overdue Loan Fee, which fee shall be due at the time this Note is otherwise paid in full. The "Overdue Loan Fee" shall be determined based upon the outstanding principal balance of this Note as of the Maturity Date and shall be:
(a) one percent (1.0%) Of such principal balance if the Note is paid in full on or after thirty (30) days after the Maturity Date but less than sixty (60) days after the Maturity Date, or
(b) two percent (2.0%) of such principal balance if the Note is paid in full on or after sixty (60) days after the Maturity Date.

A Deed of Trust secured by a Promissory Note that includes stringent default terms, can be advantageous to the Lender and favorable to Owner Financing.

(Virginia DOT Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed examples) For use in the Commonwealth of Virginia only.


Important: Your property must be located in Arlington County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county or independent city recording office listed above.

This Deed of Trust and Promissory Note meets all recording requirements specific to Arlington County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Arlington 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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