Find King George County Deed Records

King George County deed records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in King George, Virginia. The office serves as the official repository for all land records in the county, including property deeds, deeds of trust, plats, and related instruments. Anyone who needs to search ownership history, obtain a copy of a recorded deed, or file a new land record can do so through the clerk's office in person, by mail, or through Virginia's online index tools.

Circuit Court Clerk's Office

The Circuit Court Clerk for King George County records and indexes all land instruments filed in the county. This includes warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, and mortgage documents. When you bring a deed to the clerk's office, staff check it against Virginia's formatting requirements, collect the required fees and taxes, stamp it with the recording date, and return the original after indexing.

The King George County Circuit Court is part of Virginia's 15th Judicial Circuit. The courthouse is in King George, the county seat. Check the court's website for current hours, mailing address, and staff contact information. If you plan to submit by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the clerk can return your original documents.

The clerk's office provides public access to deed books and indexes. Staff cannot give legal advice, but they can help you find a specific instrument if you have a deed book reference or party names.

Searching King George Deed Records Online

The Virginia SRA system offers free online access to grantor and grantee indexes for King George County. You can search by party name to find the deed book and page number for any recorded instrument. The index shows document type, recording date, and book reference. Full image access through SRA may require a paid subscription.

In-person searches at the clerk's office give you access to the full deed books and any plat or survey records on file. Bring approximate dates or party names to speed up the search. Staff can direct you to the right deed book if you have a general time frame.

For older records, the Library of Virginia holds microfilm and digitized collections of land records from many Virginia counties. Their online catalog can help identify which deed books cover a specific period for King George County.

Types of Documents Recorded

Any instrument that affects title to real property in King George County must be recorded with the Circuit Court Clerk. The most common are warranty deeds, which convey clear title, and quitclaim deeds, which transfer only the grantor's interest without warranty. Deeds of trust and mortgages are recorded when real property is used as collateral for a loan.

The office also records subdivision plats and surveys, certificates of satisfaction when a lien is released, easement deeds, powers of attorney used in real estate transactions, and lis pendens notices. UCC filings that affect real estate are also filed here.

Under Virginia Code § 55.1-407, an unrecorded deed is void against a subsequent buyer who records first. Virginia operates under a race-notice system. The first party to record with proper notice has priority. Recording your deed quickly after closing is the only safe approach.

How to Record a Deed

Bring the original deed with original signatures and notarization. Copies are not accepted. Pages must be numbered, and the grantor's and grantee's surnames must appear in capital letters or be underscored in the first clause, per Virginia Code § 55.1-300.

The tax map parcel ID must appear on the first page under § 17.1-252. Social security numbers must be removed before filing per § 17.1-227. A cover sheet is required under § 17.1-227.1. Bring a self-addressed stamped envelope so your originals come back to you.

Some Virginia clerks offer eRecording for title companies and settlement agents. Check with the King George clerk's office to see if that option is available for your transaction.

Fees and Taxes for Recording

King George County uses Virginia's statewide fee schedule set under Virginia Code § 17.1-275. Documents of 10 pages or fewer cost $18 to record. Those running 11 to 30 pages cost $32. Documents over 30 pages cost $52. Part of each fee supports records preservation through the Library of Virginia.

Most deeds are also subject to the state recordation tax under Virginia Code § 58.1-801. The rate is 25 cents per $100 of the consideration or fair market value. Certain transfers may qualify for an exemption under § 58.1-811, such as gifts between family members or transfers to government bodies.

Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies carry an added fee. Confirm the current amount with the clerk's office if you need certification for a legal or financial purpose.

Certification and Copy Services

The clerk's office provides certified copies of recorded documents for a fee. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and signature and are accepted by courts, lenders, and government agencies as official proof of a recorded instrument. If you need a certified copy for a title dispute, estate matter, or refinance, request it directly from the clerk.

Mail-in copy requests are accepted. Include the grantor or grantee name, approximate recording date, and a brief property description. Enclose payment (check or money order) and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call ahead if your deadline is firm.

The image below shows Virginia's SRA online land record portal, which provides index access for King George County deed records.

Visit the Virginia SRA system to search grantor and grantee indexes for King George County without visiting the courthouse.

The SRA system is the fastest way to find a deed book and page reference for any recorded instrument in King George County.

Nearby Counties

Deed records for counties near King George are filed with each county's Circuit Court Clerk. Links to neighboring county pages are listed below.