ATG Title provides title insurance, escrow, and real estate closing services throughout the City of Alexandria, Virginia. As an independent city with its own Circuit Court land records, Alexandria has recording procedures distinct from the surrounding counties — and our Alexandria team handles them every day, from Old Town rowhouses to new construction in Potomac Yard. We respond within one hour on every active file.
Alexandria Closing Facts
- How we serve Alexandria: By appointment, plus mobile & remote (RON) closings — we come to you
- Recordation Tax: State grantee: $0.25 per $100 + City grantee: $0.0833 per $100
- Transfer Tax: State grantor’s tax: $0.50 per $500 (seller pays), plus the Northern Virginia regional congestion fee where applicable
- Where deeds record: City of Alexandria Circuit Court — Alexandria is an independent city, not part of Fairfax or Arlington County
- Closing Timeline: 3–5 business days residential; estate or complex title files: 7–10 days
About Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria is one of Virginia’s oldest cities and one of the most active residential real estate markets in Northern Virginia. The market spans the historic townhomes of Old Town, the walkable neighborhoods of Del Ray and Rosemont, the mixed-use development of Carlyle and the Eisenhower Valley, and the newer construction along Potomac Yard near the Metro. Because Alexandria is an independent city, deeds and deeds of trust record with the City of Alexandria Circuit Court rather than a county courthouse — a distinction that matters for accurate recording and timing.
ATG Title serves buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals throughout the city and the adjacent Mount Vernon and Franconia corridors in Fairfax County. As the buyer or seller, you choose your own title company — it is your decision, not your lender’s or your agent’s.
Alexandria Title & Escrow FAQ
What are the recordation and transfer taxes for an Alexandria home sale?
In Alexandria, the buyer (grantee) pays a state recordation tax of $0.25 per $100 plus a city recordation tax of $0.0833 per $100. The seller (grantor) pays the state grantor’s tax of $0.50 per $500, plus the Northern Virginia regional congestion fee where it applies. ATG Title provides an itemized fee quote before your contract date.
How does ATG Title serve Alexandria?
ATG Title serves all of Alexandria by appointment and through mobile and remote online (RON) closings — we come to you anywhere in the city. Our staffed offices are in Haymarket (HQ), Rockville, Annapolis, and Fredericksburg. Call (703) 934-2100 to arrange an Alexandria closing.
Can I close on an Alexandria property remotely?
Yes. ATG Title offers mobile closings, mail-away closings, and remote online notarization (RON) where the jurisdiction and lender allow. We were the first title company in the DC metro area to operate fully digital, back in 2011, so you can close on an Alexandria property without coming into the office.
How long does a title search take for an Alexandria property?
Most Alexandria residential title searches are completed within 3–5 business days. Because Alexandria is an independent city with its own Circuit Court land records, our team searches the City of Alexandria records directly. Estate, foreclosure, or complex-title files may take 7–10 days.
Does ATG Title handle commercial real estate closings in Alexandria?
Yes. ATG Title handles commercial transactions throughout Alexandria and the broader DMV, including multi-LLC purchases, 1031 exchanges, and construction loans. ATG has closed over $1B in commercial volume. See our commercial title services for details.
Related ATG Title Services
- ATG Title in Alexandria — how we serve the City of Alexandria.
- Virginia Title & Closing Services — statewide Virginia recordation and closing information.
- Commercial Title Services — complex and commercial DMV transactions.
