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Richmond City Grant Deed Form

Richmond City Grant Deed Form

Richmond City Grant Deed Form

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Richmond City Grant Deed Guide

Richmond City Grant Deed Guide

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Richmond City Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

Richmond City Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

City of Richmond Circuit Court Clerk
Address:
John Marshall Courts Bldg - 400 N 9th St
Richmond, Virginia 23219

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday / Recording until 3:30

Phone: (804) 646-6505

Recording Tips for Richmond City:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Richmond City

Properties in any of these areas use Richmond City forms:

  • Henrico
  • Richmond
  • University Of Richmond

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Richmond City

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Richmond City 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 Richmond City?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Richmond City 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 Richmond City 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 Richmond City?

Recording fees in Richmond City vary. Contact the recorder's office at (804) 646-6505 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 Richmond City to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Grant Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Richmond City.

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