March 11, 2026 – Staunton Circuit Court Clerk Staci Falls is encouraging property owners to enroll in VADeed Alert, a free, voluntary notification service to help Virginians protect their property from deed fraud.
Developed by the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES), VADeed Alert allows residents to receive electronic notifications whenever a document is recorded in the local land records that matches their name or Parcel ID number (PID). These alerts can provide early warning of potentially fraudulent activity, such as unauthorized deed transfers or filings.
“Deed fraud is a growing concern nationwide,” Falls said. “VADeed Alert gives property owners a simple and effective way to stay informed and take quick action if something doesn’t look right.”
The service does not prevent documents from being recorded, nor does it validate the legality of a filing. Instead, it serves as an additional layer of awareness, enabling property owners to review activity related to their property.
Key Features of VADeed Alert:
- Free to use
- Available to all property owners in Staunton
- Notifications sent by email
- Ability to monitor by name or Parcel ID number (PID).
Enrollment is quick and can be completed online in just a few minutes.
To find a Parcel ID number (PID) for your property, users may visit the City of Staunton’s online Assessor’s database hosted by Vision Government Solutions Inc.: https://gis.vgsi.com/stauntonva/.
How to Sign Up
Property owners can visit https://risweb.vacourts.gov/VADeedAlert/#/login to register. For questions about VADeed Alert or local land records, residents may contact the Staunton Circuit Court Clerk’s Office at 540.332.3874.
Property owners in other jurisdictions should contact their local circuit court clerk to determine if VADeed Alert or a similar program is available in their area.
About the Clerk of Circuit Court
The Clerk of Circuit Court maintains official court records, including land records, probate filings, and civil and criminal case documents, and serves as a constitutional officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Visit https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/departments/clerk-of-circuit-court to learn more about the Staunton Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.
