Floyd County Deed Records

Floyd County deed records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Floyd, Virginia, serving the 27th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office holds recorded land instruments for all Floyd County properties, including warranty deeds, deeds of trust, mortgage instruments, plat records, and related documents. You can search these records online through Virginia's SRA system or visit the courthouse in person to access deed books and grantor/grantee indexes.

Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk

The Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk's office is located at the Floyd County Courthouse in Floyd, Virginia. This office serves the 27th Judicial Circuit and is responsible for recording all real property instruments affecting land within Floyd County. The clerk records deeds, deeds of trust, mortgage instruments, plat records, easements, and other land instruments as required by Virginia law.

You can reach the clerk's office through the Floyd County Circuit Court page on the Virginia courts website. That page lists current contact details, mailing address, and office hours. Call ahead if you plan to visit, especially if you need to record a document or request certified copies, so you know what to bring and how long the process will take.

The clerk indexes all recorded instruments by grantor and grantee name under Virginia Code §17.1-223, which governs the maintenance of land record indexes. Each entry shows the instrument type, recording date, and the deed book and page where the full document is stored. That index is the starting point for any title search or property research.

Searching Floyd County Deed Records

The easiest way to search Floyd County deed records is through Virginia's Secure Remote Access (SRA) system. SRA lets you search the grantor/grantee index by name at no cost. Results show instrument type, recording date, and book/page location. Document images may require a subscription arranged through the clerk's office, though basic index data is free.

For in-person searches, the Floyd County Courthouse is open during regular business hours. You can use public access terminals to run name searches and locate specific instruments. Once you have the deed book and page number, staff can pull the document or direct you to the physical deed books. Bring the property owner's name or the tax map parcel ID when you visit — it speeds up the search.

The Library of Virginia also holds microfilmed copies of older Floyd County deed books. If you need historical land records from the 19th century or early 20th century, the LVA is worth checking. Their online catalog shows which deed books are available and in what format.

Types of Deed Records in Floyd County

Several types of instruments are recorded in the Floyd County deed books. Each serves a different legal purpose, and knowing the difference helps when you search.

• Warranty deeds — the most common type, used to transfer title with a guarantee of clear ownership under §55.1-300
• Quitclaim deeds — transfer whatever interest the grantor holds, with no warranty
• Deeds of trust — used to secure mortgage loans, governed by §55.1-600
• Certificates of satisfaction — release deeds of trust after a loan is paid off
• Easements and rights-of-way — grant limited use of land to another party
• Subdivision plats — recorded maps showing lot divisions and street layouts
• Mechanic's liens — filed by contractors or suppliers to claim unpaid work on property

All of these instruments must be recorded in the county where the land is located. Under §55.1-407, an unrecorded deed is void against a later bona fide purchaser who records first. Recording is what gives the public notice that a transaction happened.

Recording Requirements and Fees

To record a deed in Floyd County, you need the original signed and notarized document, a completed cover sheet as required by §17.1-227, and payment of the applicable fees. The document must include the tax map parcel ID under §17.1-252, and pages must be numbered. Do not include Social Security numbers in recorded documents — Virginia law under §17.1-227 prohibits it.

Recording fees in Virginia are set by §17.1-275. The fee is $18 for documents of 10 pages or fewer. Documents of 11 to 30 pages cost $32. Documents of 31 or more pages cost $52. Copies of recorded pages cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee.

Virginia also collects a grantor's tax on real estate conveyances under §58.1-801 — 25 cents per $100 of the property's value. Some transactions qualify for exemptions under §58.1-811, such as transfers between spouses or certain government conveyances. Ask the clerk's office if you think your transaction might qualify.

Some Floyd County transactions may also be eligible for eRecording. Check with the clerk's office to find out if electronic submission is accepted, as availability can change. If eRecording is available, it lets title companies and lenders submit documents digitally and receive the recorded instrument back without a physical trip to the courthouse.

Floyd County Deed Records Online

The Virginia SRA system is the primary online access point for Floyd County land records. Visit vacourts.gov/online/sra/home to search the index. The system is free to use and does not require an account for basic name searches. You can search by grantor name, grantee name, or instrument type.

The Virginia Circuit Court directory lists all circuit courts and provides links to individual court pages, including Floyd County. That directory is a good starting point if you need contact details or want to find out what online services a specific court offers.

For property tax records, which can help confirm ownership and parcel details, Virginia's Department of Taxation offers some statewide resources. Local property tax records are maintained by the Floyd County Commissioner of the Revenue and the Treasurer's office. These are separate from deed records but useful when researching a property.

Floyd County Deed Records: Image

The screenshot below shows the Floyd County Circuit Court page, which is the official source for clerk contact information and court services in Floyd County.

Use the court's official page to verify current office hours, phone numbers, and any changes to recording procedures before you visit or submit documents.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County is part of the 27th Judicial Circuit and borders several other Virginia counties. Each of these counties has its own Circuit Court Clerk responsible for recording land instruments within that county.