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Signing requirements, recording fees, and office details for filing a transfer-on-death deed in Chesapeake City.
Record the transfer on death deed with the Clerk of Circuit Court at 307 Albemarle Drive, Suite 300A, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Call 757-382-3000 to confirm current recording procedures.
Recording in Chesapeake City costs $18 base recording fee; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt. Multi-page deeds, required forms, or local transfer tax can change the final amount.
Chesapeake City accepts e-recording through CSC.
A Virginia transfer on death deed needs notary acknowledgment before it is submitted for recording. The deed must be recorded before the owner's death to take effect.
Virginia does not require witnesses for a tod deed.Va. Code 64.2-621 to 64.2-638Verified Jun 10, 2026
Yes, notarization is required for a tod deed to be valid in Virginia.Va. Code 64.2-621 to 64.2-638Verified Jun 10, 2026
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