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Location: Judicial Center, Room 306, 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, Virginia 20110
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays
Civil Fees
| Civil Case Filing Type |
These are basic filing fees (service fees not included) |
| Accounting |
$ 84.00 |
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| Adoption – Domestic |
$ 89.00 |
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| Adoption – Foreign |
$ 39.00 |
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Administrative Appeals
• ABC Board Decision
• Administrative Employee Grievance -Employee
• Administrative Employee Grievance - Locality
• Compensation Board Decision
• Employment Commission |
$ 84.00
$ 0.00
$ 84.00
$ 0.00
$ 84.00 |
Virginia Code § 2.2-3004
Virginia Code § 15.2-1507
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| Aid & Guidance |
$ 84.00 |
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| Annulment |
$ 84.00 |
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| Approval of Right to be Eligible to Register to Vote |
$ 29.00 |
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| Arbitration – Confirm Award |
$ 84.00 |
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Attachment
• (not exceeding $500.00)
• (over $500.00) |
$ 39.00
$ 49.00
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| Birth Certification Correction |
$ 84.00 |
Virginia Code § 32.1-269(F) |
Board of Zoning Decision Appeal – Writ of Certiorari
• Individual
• Locality |
$ 67.00
$ 0.00 |
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Church/Organization (Separate Actions)
• Trustee Appointment
• Convey/Encumber/Sale |
$ 29.00
$ 29.00 |
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| Civil Contempt |
$ 84.00 |
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| Complaint – Equity |
$ 84.00 |
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Complaint – Legal Cause of Action
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• ($100,001 & above) |
$ 84.00
$144.00
$204.00 |
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Compromise Settlement – no pending action
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• ($100,001 & above) |
$ 70.00
$ 80.00
$ 90.00 |
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Concealed Weapon Permit Application
• New/Renewal
• Duplicate and address change |
$ 50.00
$ 10.00 |
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Condemnation Litigation
• By Commonwealth
• By Locality – Board of Supervisors
• By Electric Authority, Sanitary District, etc |
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 49.00 |
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Confession of Judgment
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• (Over $100,000) |
$106.00
$166.00
$226.00 |
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Contract – Damage & Performance/Money Damage
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• (Over $100,000) |
$ 84.00
$144.00
$204.00 |
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| Conservator of the Peace |
$ 29.00 |
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Counter-Claim
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• (Over $100,000) |
$ 79.00
$129.00
$179.00 |
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| Cross-Claim |
$ 0.00 |
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| Custody, Visitation, Support |
$ 84.00 |
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Debtor Interrogatories
• Sheriff’s execution & service ($18.50 + $12.00 = $30.50)
• Private Process Service |
$ 30.50
$ 18.50 |
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Declaratory Judgment
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• (Over $100,000) |
$ 84.00
$144.00
$204.00 |
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| Declaration of Death |
$ 84.00 |
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Detinue
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• ($100,001 & above) |
$ 84.00
$144.00
$204.00 |
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| Divorce |
$ 84.00 |
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Ejectment
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• ($100,001 & above) |
$ 84.00
$144.00
$204.00 |
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| Election Referendum |
$ 79.00 |
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| Establish Birth Record, Property Line or Residency |
$ 84.00 |
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| Expungement ($84.00 + $12.00 Sheriff Service) |
$ 96.00 |
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Foreign Subpoena
• Witness Deposition
• Subpoena Duces Tecum |
$ 22.00
$ 27.00 |
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| Forfeitures |
$ 0.00 |
$3.00 Bond |
| Freedom of Information |
$ 84.00 |
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Garnishment Summons
• ($0.00 - $500.00)
• ($500.00 and up) |
$ 35.50
$ 45.50 |
$35.50 + 48.00 service fees
$45.50 + 48.00 service fees |
General District Court Appeal
• Civil/Small Claims
• Involuntary Commitment |
$ 84.00
$ 0.00 |
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| Grievance Procedure |
$ 84.00 |
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Guardian/Conservator (Adult)
• Appointment
• Restore/Modify/Terminate or Standby Appointment |
$ 20.00
$ 15.00 |
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Guardian – Minor
• Guardian – Over the person or property (if court required)
• Guardian – To Expend from Estate |
$ 84.00
$ 29.00 |
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| Injunction |
$ 84.00 |
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| Interpleader |
$ 84.00 |
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Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Appeal
• Custody/Visitation
• Non-criminal; non custody/visitation |
$ 84.00
$ 0.00 |
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Judicial Review
• DMV Revocation/Suspension of Operator’s License
• Other |
$ 84.00 |
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Judgment Lien – Bill to Enforce
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• ($100,001 & above) |
$ 84.00
$ 94.00
$ 104.00 |
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| Marriage Celebrant Petition |
$ 29.00 |
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Marriage License Correction
• Vital Record Correction |
$ 84.00 |
Virginia Code § 32.1-269(F) |
Mechanics/Vendors Lien Enforce/Release
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• ($100,001 & above) |
$ 87.00
$ 97.00
$107.00 |
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Medical Malpractice
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• ($100,001 & above) |
$ 84.00
$144.00
$204.00 |
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Motor Vehicle - Complaint
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• ($100,001 & above) |
$ 84.00
$144.00
$204.00 |
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Name Change
• Adult
• Minor |
$ 39.00
$ 39.00 |
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| Partition Suit |
$ 84.00 |
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| Petition |
$ 29.00 |
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| Quiet Title |
$ 84.00 |
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| Removal |
$ 84.00 |
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Restore Right Driving Privilege
• Petitions for Full Restoration or Restricted License pursuant to Habitual Offender & Third Offense statutes |
$ 84.00 |
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| Separate Maintenance |
$ 84.00 |
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Special Elections
• By Constitutional Officer
• By Locality |
$ 84.00
$ 0.00 |
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Third Party Complaint
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• ($100,001 & above) |
$ 84.00
$144.00
$204.00 |
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Unlawful Detainer
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• ($100,001 & above) |
$ 84.00
$144.00
$204.00 |
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Vital Record Correction
• Birth Certification or Marriage License |
$ 84.00 |
Virginia Code § 32.1-269(F) |
| Voter Registration Denial Appeal |
$ 10.00 |
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Writs
• Habeas Corpus
• Mandamus
• Prohibition |
$ 37.00
$ 84.00
$ 84.00 |
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Wrongful Death
• ($0.00 - $50,000)
• ($50,001 - $100,000)
• ($100,001 & above) |
$ 84.00
$144.00
$204.00 |
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MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Appeal to Court of Appeals
Appeal to Supreme Court |
$20.00 |
Virginia Code § 17.1-275 (32) |
| Bond Preparation |
$ 3.00 |
Virginia Code § 17.1-275A (6) |
Concealed Weapon Permit
• Duplicate/Address Change |
$10.00 |
Virginia Code § 17.1-275A (18) |
Document – Copy/Certification of any paper, record or electronic record
• Copy
• Certification
• Triple Seal |
$ 0.50
$ 2.00 per document
$ 7.50 |
Virginia Code § 17.1-275A (8)
Virginia Code § 17.1-275A (9)
Virginia Code § 17.1-275A (9) |
| Income Deduction Order |
$12.00 Sheriff Service
$ 5.00 Certified Mail Fee |
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| Judgment Fees |
Refer to Land Records Fee Schedule |
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| Land Records Recording Fees |
Refer to Land Records Fee Schedule |
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| Levy/Seizure – Include Sheriff Service on one Debtor |
$25.00 Sheriff's Execution Fee
$13.50 Clerk's Execution Fee |
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Mailings
• Certified Mail
• Registered Mail |
$ 5.00
$10.00 |
Virginia Code § 26-7.2
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| Notice of Lien/Writ of Fieri Facias |
$25.00 Sheriff's Execution Fee
$13.50 Clerk's Execution Fee |
Virginia Code § 17.1-275A (44)
Virginia Code § 17.1-275A |
| Reinstate/Reopen |
$29.00 |
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Restricted License
• Amendment or Duplication |
$10.00 |
Virginia Code § 17.1-275A (18) |
Service Fees
• DMV
• Secretary of Commonwealth
• State Corporation Commission |
$28.00
$28.00
$30.00 |
Virginia Code § 8.01-310
Virginia Code § 2.2-409
Virginia Code § 12.1-19.1 (g) |
Subpoena
• Witness
• Production Rule 4:9(C)
• Attorney Issued Rule 4:9(C)(2) |
$12.00
$17.00
$12.00 |
Virginia Code § 17.1-272
Virginia Code § 17.1-275A (23)
Virginia Code § 8.01-407
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Copies
| Copies |
$ .50 per page |
Virginia Code § 17.1-275A (8) |
| Certification |
$2.00 per document |
Virginia Code § 17.1-275A (9) |
Deeds/Land Records
Taxes, Fees and Recordation Cost
| State Tax |
$.25 per $100.00 rounded to the next highest $100.00 |
Virginia Code § 58.1-801, Virginia Code § 58.1-803 |
| Local Tax |
1/3 of the state tax amount |
Virginia Code § 58.1-3800 |
| Grantor Tax |
$.50 per $500.00 rounded to the next highest $500.00 |
Virginia Code § 58.1-802 |
| Clerk’s Fee |
$21.00 for 1 - 10 pages
$35.00 for 11 - 30 pages
$55.00 for 31 or more pages
Plat Sheets (no larger than 8 1/2" X 14": Counted as additional pages to document.
Oversized Plat Sheets (Larger than 8 1/2" X 14"): $20.00 per sheet
Plat Sheets larger than 18" X 24" will not be accepted for recording. |
Clerk’s Fee Virginia Code § 17.1-275(A)(2) + Technology Trust Fund Fee Virginia Code § 17.1-279(A) |
| Transfer Fee |
$1.00 on all Deeds |
Virginia Code § 58.1-3314(3) |
| Technology Trust Fund Fee |
$5.00 |
Virginia Code § 17.1-279(A)
Fee shall not be assessed to any instrument or judgment tendered by any federal, state or local government.
Virginia Code § 17.1-279(D) |
| Deed Processing Fee |
$10.00 on every Deed, Deed of Trust that generates a tax Also applies to any type of Certificate of Satisfaction, full or partial. |
Virginia Code § 58.1-801, Virginia Code § 58.1-803 |
| Open Space Preservation Fee |
$1.00 on every original, corrected or Deed, Deed of Trust for property in Prince William County (Not on property located in the Cities of Manassas or Manassas Park). |
Virginia Code § 58.1-817 |
Instrument Fees
| Certificate of Partial Satisfaction |
$31.00 |
Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee |
| Certificate of Satisfaction |
$31.00 |
Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee |
| Contract |
Based on Consideration |
State & Local Taxes, Clerk's Fee |
| Deed between Husband and Wife |
$23.00 |
Clerk's Fee, Transfer Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed in Trust |
$23.00 |
Clerk's Fee, Transfer Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed of Conveyance |
Based on Consideration Or Value whichever is greater |
State, Local &, Grantor Taxes, based on sales price or Value, whichever is greater, Transfer Fee, Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed of Correction/Rerecorded |
$22.00 |
Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Deed of Dedication |
$22.00 |
Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Deed of Easement/Right of Way |
$32.33 |
$.25 State Tax, $.08 Local Tax, Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Deed of Foreclosure |
Based on Consideration Or Value whichever is greater |
State, Local & Grantor Taxes, based on sales price or Value, whichever is greater, Transfer Fee, Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed of Gift |
$23.00 |
Clerk's Fee, Transfer Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed of Release |
$22.50 |
$.50 State Tax, Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Deed of Trust |
Based on Consideration |
State & Local Taxes, Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed of Trust (Refinance with same lender) |
Based on Consideration |
State & Local Taxes on difference between the original amount of the existing trust and new money borrowed, Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Deed Pursuant to Divorce or Property Settlement Agreement |
$23.50 |
$.50 State Tax, Clerk's Fee, Transfer Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Lease |
Based on Lease Amount |
State & Local Taxes on amount of lease or value of property, whichever is less; Clerk's Fee |
| Lease Communication Equipment |
$41.00 |
$15.00 State Tax, $5.00 Local Tax, Clerk's Fee |
| Lease Communication Tower |
$121.00 |
$75.00 State Tax, $25.00 Local Tax, Clerk's Fee |
| Modification Agreement (increase loan amount) |
Based on Consideration |
State & Local Taxes on difference between the original amount and new money borrowed, Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Modification Agreement (terms only) |
$22.00 |
Clerk's Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee (Cite Virginia Code Section for exemption) |
| Mortgage |
Based on Consideration |
State & Local Taxes, Clerk's Fee, Deed Processing Fee |
| Quit Claim Deed |
$23.50 |
Clerk's Fee, Transfer Fee, Open Space Preservation Fee |
The following documents are recorded for Clerk's Fee only, based on number of pages: (All fees noted are for 1 – 10 pages.)
| Affidavit |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Appointment of Substitute Trustee |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Assignment |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Assumption Agreement |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Certificate of Partial Satisfaction |
$31.00 |
Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Certificate of Partial Satisfaction Corrected/Rerecorded |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Certificate of Satisfaction |
$31.00 |
Clerk's Fee + Open Space Preservation Fee |
| Certificate of Satisfaction Corrected/Rerecorded |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Certificate of Transfer |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Covenant |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Declaration |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Disclaimer |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Homestead Deed |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Lease Assignment |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Lease Corrected/Rerecorded |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Lease Release |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Lien |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Lis Pendens |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Mechanic's Lien |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Notice of Attachment |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Option Corrected/Rerecorded |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Order/Decree |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Power of Attorney |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Release of Lien |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Release of Lis Pendens |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Release of Mechanic's Lien |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Revocation of Power of Attorney |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Septic Tank Permit |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
| Subordination |
$21.00 |
Clerk's Fee |
Foreign Judgment, Docketing and Abstract Fees
| Judgment Docketing Fee |
$10.00 |
$5.00 Docketing Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) + $5.00 Technology Trust Fund Fee (Virginia Code §17.1-279(A)) |
| Foreign Judgment Docketing Fee |
$25.00 |
$20.00 Docketing Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) + $5.00 Technology Trust Fund Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-279(A) |
| Abstract Fee |
$5.00 |
$5.00 Abstract Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) |
| Abstract under Triple Seal |
$7.50 |
$5.00 Abstract Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) + $.50 Copy Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(8)) + $2.00 Certification Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(9)) |
| Judgment Additional Debtors |
$10.00 |
$5.00 Docketing Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) + $5.00 Technology Trust Fund Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-279(A)) |
| Judgment Assignment |
$10.00 |
$5.00 Docketing Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) + $5.00 Technology Trust Fund Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-279(A)) |
| Judgment Credits |
$.00 |
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| Judgment New Name of Debtor |
$10.00 |
$5.00 Docketing Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-275(17)) + $5.00 Technology Trust Fund Fee (Virginia Code § 17.1-279(A)) |
| Judgment Partial Release |
$.00 |
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| Judgment Release |
$.00 |
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Miscellaneous Recordation Fees
| Copies |
$ .50 per page |
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| Certification |
$2.00 per document |
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The Clerk’s Office accepts cash, checks made payable to Prince William County Circuit Court, money orders and money transfers from established escrow accounts.
The Code of Virginia. Virginia Code § 58.1-801 et. seq. establish the legally mandated taxes and fees and Virginia Code § 58.1-811 provides the exemptions from recordation taxes. These exemptions do not include the Clerk's fee and other applicable fees.
The Supreme Court of Virginia provides a deed calculator to assist users with determining recording costs for documents to be recorded in the Deed Book.
Divorce
| Filing fee |
$84.00 plus applicable Service fee by a Virginia Sheriff |
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| Service fee |
$12.00 each person, per document served. Make check payable to "Clerk of Circuit Court." |
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| Commissioner in Chancery fee |
$125.00 |
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| Court Reporter/Stenographer fee |
$95.00 (Minimum) |
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Ore Tenus Hearing before a Judge fee: no additional costs
Expungements
| Filing |
$96.00 cash or check payable to “Clerk of Circuit Court” |
$84.00 filing fee + $12.00 service fee |
| Copies |
$ .50 per page |
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| Certification |
$2.00 per document |
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Garnishment
| Amounts not exceeding $500.00 |
$83.50 |
$35.50 + $48.00 service fees |
| Amounts over $500.00 |
$93.50 |
$45.50 + $48.00 service fees |
Marriage
| Marriage License |
$32.50 |
$30 license fee + $2.50 certified copy; must be paid in cash |
| Certified Copy of License |
$2.50 per copy |
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| Authorization to Perform Rites of Marriage |
$24.00 processing fee |
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| Marriage Ceremony |
$50.00 cash |
Any ceremonies performed at the Courthouse by the Clerk of Circuit Court or designated deputies |
Mechanics Lien
| Memorandum of Release Release of Mechanic’s Lien recordation fee |
$21.00 |
| Memorandum for Mechanic’s Lien recordation fee |
$21.00 |
| Filing |
$39.00 cash or check payable to “Clerk of Circuit Court” |
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| Copies |
$ .50 per page |
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| Certification |
$2.00 per document |
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| Certificate of Official Character Fee |
$2.00 |
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| Notary Qualification Fee |
$10.00 |
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Probate/Wills
Estate tax fees are based on the amount of the estate at one tenth of one percent or one dollar per thousand. The recording and probate fees are also based on the amount of the estate. Qualification fees in accordance with Virginia Code § 17.1-275 (1) (2) (3)
| Estates of $5,000.00 or less |
$0 |
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| Estates not exceeding $50,000.00 |
$20.00 |
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| Estates not exceeding $100,000.00 |
$25.00 |
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| Estates exceeding $100,000.00 |
$30.00 |
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In addition, for recording and indexing a Will; Affidavit of Intestacy/List of Heirs; Inventories and Accountings; Affidavit of Notice of Probate; Disclaimers
| 10 or fewer pages |
$15.00 plus $1.00 = $16.00 |
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| 11 to 30 pages |
$30.00 |
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| 31 or more pages |
$50.00 |
| Note: If there is real estate, a $1.00 transfer fee is collected per transfer under Virginia Code §§ 58.1-3314.1, 58.1-3315. The transfer fee is designated to Prince William County, City of Manassas or City of Manassas Park.
Updated Letters of Qualification: $2 clerk fee
Copies: $ .50 per page
State Probate Tax is calculated on both real and personal estate IN THE DECEDENT'S NAME ONLY at one tenth of one percent or $1.00 per thousand, 10 cents on a hundred dollars or any portion thereof.
Restoration of Driving Privilege
| Filing |
$108.00 |
$84.00 Filing fee + Sheriff's service fee of $24.00 |
Summons to Answer Interrogatories
| Filing |
$30.50 |
$6.50 Filing fee + Sheriff's service fee of $24.00 |
If serving one defendant at two different addresses, the service fee will be charged for each address.
Trade Name (Fictitious Name)
| Fictitious Name Registration |
$12.50 |
$10 fee + $2.50 for one certified copy |
| Corporate Fictitious Name Registration |
$12.50 |
$10 fee + $2.50 for one certified copy |
| Dissolution of Fictitious Trade Name |
$12.50 |
$10 fee + $2.50 for one certified copy |
Please notify the Circuit Court Clerk's Office by e-mail if you find that any of the links on this page do not work.
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