# Va. Code Ann. § 57-7.1: What transfers for religious purposes valid

> Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T57_C2_A2_S57-7.1

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 57-7.1
- **Heading:** What transfers for religious purposes valid
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 57 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 57-7.1

## Text

Every conveyance or transfer of real or personal property, whether inter vivos or by will, which is made to or for the benefit of any church, church diocese, religious congregation or religious society, whether by purchase or gift, shall be valid.

Any such conveyance or transfer that fails to state a specific purpose shall be used for the religious and benevolent purposes of the church, church diocese, religious congregation or religious society as determined appropriate by the authorities which, under its rules or usages, have charge of the administration of the temporalities thereof.

No such conveyance or transfer shall fail or be declared void for insufficient designation of the beneficiaries in any case where the church, church diocese, religious congregation or religious society has lawful trustees in existence, is capable of securing the appointment of lawful trustees upon application as prescribed in § 57-8 , is incorporated, has created a corporation pursuant to § 57-16.1 , or has ecclesiastical officers pursuant to the provisions of § 57-16 .

1993, c. 370; 2005, c. 772 .

## Nearby sections

- [Va. Code Ann. § 57-7 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T57_C2_A2_S57-7.md)
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- [Va. Code Ann. § 57-16 Property held, etc., by ecclesiastical officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T57_C2_A2_S57-16.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 57-16.1 Property of unincorporated church held by corporation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T57_C2_A2_S57-16.1.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 57-17 Conveyance of church land held in adverse possession](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T57_C2_A2_S57-17.md)

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