Henrico Circuit Court Clerk’s Office debuts property title alert system
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The Henrico Circuit Court Clerk’s Office has created an alert system that will allow residents to register to receive an email notification after the filing of any document related to their home or other real estate.
The alert system is free, optional to use and designed to give residents an opportunity to confirm the validity of any court filings that may affect their property, Circuit Court Clerk Heidi S. Barshinger said. Registration is available at henricovalandrecords.org.
Under Virginia law, the Clerk’s Office must record all documents that are presented for recordation if they meet the requirements for execution and recordability in the county’s deed book. The clerk has no authority to reject such documents, even if they are suspected to be fraudulent.
If a property owner questions the legitimacy of a filing, they may visit the Record Room to view the document. Mailed copies may be purchased by calling (804) 501-4249. By law, copies are 50 cents per page. The Record Room is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and is located on the second floor of the Henrico County Courts Building, 4309 E. Parham Road.
Clerk’s Office staff are unable to provide legal advice if, for example, fraud is suspected, Barshinger said. In these instances, residents are encouraged to contact a real estate attorney and/or law enforcement for assistance.
