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Clarke County Grant Deed Form

Clarke County Grant Deed Form

Clarke County Grant Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/9/2025
Clarke County Grant Deed Guide

Clarke County Grant Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/18/2025
Clarke County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

Clarke County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/3/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Circuit Court Clerk
Address:
102 North Church St / PO Box 189
Berryville, Virginia 22611-0189

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Phone: (540) 955-5116

Recording Tips for Clarke County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons

Cities and Jurisdictions in Clarke County

Properties in any of these areas use Clarke County forms:

  • Berryville
  • Bluemont
  • Boyce
  • Millwood
  • Paris
  • White Post

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Clarke County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Clarke County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Clarke 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 Clarke County?

Recording fees in Clarke County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (540) 955-5116 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In Virginia, title to real property can be transferred from one party to another by executing a grant deed. Use a grant deed to transfer a fee simple interest with minimal covenants of title. The word "grant" typically signifies a grant deed, but it is not a statutory form in Virginia.

Grant deeds offer buyers (grantees) more protection than quitclaim deeds, but less than warranty deeds. Grant deeds guarantee through explicit covenants that the title is free of any encumbrances, and that the grantor is seized of a fee simple interest in the property. Grant deeds do not require the grantor to defend the title against claims, as in a warranty deed.

In addition to meeting all state and local standards for recorded documents, a lawful grant deed includes the grantor's full name, mailing address, and marital status; the consideration given for the transfer; and the grantee's full name, mailing address, marital status, and vesting. Virginia requires each party's name to be underlined or capitalized in the conveyancing instrument for indexing purposes (Va. Code Ann. 17.1-223). Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or in co-ownership. For Virginia residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and tenancy by entirety. A conveyance of real estate to two or more persons creates a tenancy in common, unless another intention is clearly expressed. A tenancy by entirety is optional for married couples only, and must be explicitly stated (55.1-135, 55.1-136).

As with any conveyance of realty, a grant deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. Recite the prior deed reference to maintain a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. The finished copy of the deed must be signed by the grantor (and his or her spouse, if applicable) and notarized. Record the original completed deed, along with any additional materials, at the circuit court clerk's office of the independent city or county where the property is located. Contact the same office to verify recording fees and accepted forms of payment.

In Virginia, a state recordation tax is levied at the rate of 25 cents on every $100.00 of the consideration or the actual value of the property conveyed, whichever is greater (58.1-801). If the deed is exempt from the recordation tax, the exemption must be listed on the face of the instrument. A list of exemptions can be found at 58.1-811.

A Land Recorder's cover sheet is required to accompany deeds in certain Virginia counties. The form may be generated online to produce a scanning barcode. Contact the appropriate circuit court clerk for information regarding use of cover sheets.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Contact a Virginia lawyer with any questions related to the transfer of real property.

(Virginia Grant Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Grant Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Clarke County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Clarke County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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January 7th, 2019

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December 23rd, 2020

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August 24th, 2020

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March 7th, 2020

The Transfer on Death Deed form package was very good. But like anything, could use some improvements. There is not enough space to fill more than one beneficiary with any level of additional detail like "as his sole and separate property" The area for the legal description could be a bit bigger and potentially fit many legal descriptions. Or it could be made to simply say "See Exhibit A" as is likely necessary for most anyway. The guide should indicate what "homestead property" means so the user doesn't have to research the legal definition. (which turns out to be obvious, at least in my state, if you live there, it's your homestead.) It would be helpful if an "Affidavit of Death" form were included in the package for instances where the current deed hasn't been updated to reflect a widowed owner as the sole owner before recording with only the one signature.

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October 19th, 2021

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April 24th, 2019

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February 1st, 2022

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September 27th, 2024

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March 15th, 2019

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