Judgments

Judgment Order and Abstract of Judgment Recording

• Fee - $10, with exception of exempt entities as provided by the Code of Virginia.

Judgment Order

• A certified copy must state that it is a "judgment" (Virginia Code § 8.01-426) and shall specify full names of the parties and amount of the judgment to be accepted to record.

Abstract of Judgment

• An abstract of judgment (CC-1464) prepared by a Clerk of the Circuit Court must be original and in proper form to be accepted to record.

Foreign Judgment Recording

• Fee: $25
• To docket a foreign judgment (Virginia Code § 8.01-465.1) (out-of-state or Virginia Federal Court), submit the following:
  • A certified copy or an abstract of a foreign judgment under a triple seal (exemplification of a judgment)
  • Notarized affidavit from the plaintiff or plaintiff's legal representative, stating the last known address of all parties (Virginia Code § 8.01-465.3)
  • Payment of $25

Judgment Release Recording

• Free of charge
• Upon satisfaction of a judgment, creditor must file a release of judgment (Virginia Code § 8.01-454). 
• Creditor or their legal representative shall draft a satisfaction or complete CC-1463/Authorization for Entry of Satisfaction of Judgment and /or Release of Judgment Lien (PDF).
• Note: Partial release intended to release real estate only or IRS Certificate of Discharge of Property from Federal Tax Lien are recorded as Partial Release in the Deed book; cost-$26.

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