Chesterfield County, Virginia public records
In Chesterfield County, deeds are recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court - Record Room; property values come from the Department of Real Estate Assessments; court files are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
On this page
- Where to get each record
- Deeds and land records
- Property values, owners and tax bills
- Court records: which clerk keeps which case
- Marriage records
- Divorce records
- Birth certificates
- Death certificates
- Probate records and wills
- Business names (DBA)
- Historical records
- Good to know about Chesterfield County records
- Office addresses, phones and hours
- Records that are not online: public records requests
- Questions people ask
- Official copies vs look-alike sites
- Sources
Where to get each record
| Record | Office | Search online | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeds and land records | Clerk of the Circuit Court - Record Room4 | Search deeds23Free search, fee for copies | $.50 per page2 |
| Property values and owners | Department of Real Estate Assessments5 | Property search6 | — |
| Property tax bills | Treasurer's Office5 | Tax bill search7 | — |
| Court cases | Clerk of the Circuit Court - Criminal Division4 | Chesterfield Circuit Court2 Chesterfield General District Court8 | Copies $.50 per page; certification additional $2 per document; $2 credit card convenience fee2 |
| Marriage records | Clerk of the Circuit Court - Record Room4 | — | — |
| Divorce records | Clerk of the Circuit Court - Civil Division4 | — | — |
| Birth certificates | Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records9 | — | — |
| Death certificates | Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; $15.00 per certificate search9 | — | — |
| Probate and wills | Clerk of the Circuit Court - Probate Division5 | — | — |
| Business names (DBA) | Assumed/fictitious names filed at the State Corporation Commission since Jan. 1, 20202 | — | — |
Deeds and land records
Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Chesterfield County are recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court - Record Room (Land Records/Deed Recording).4
- Online search
- ccclandrecords.org2Free search, fee for copies
- Cost
- Index free; full Secure Remote Access by subscription, $600.00 per user per year (or $300.00 per six months); $2.00 card convenience fee3
- Who runs it
- Logan Systems, Inc. (site provider credited on the Clerk's SRA site)3
- Years online
- Online index: deeds 1967 to current; wills 1994 to current. Paper/permanent records from 1749 in the Record Room2
- Copy fee
- $.50 per page2
- Certified copy fee
- Additional $2 per document2
- How to order
- Call for a copy fee quote (land records 804-717-6982); pay by phone (credit card +$2 plus postage), mail request with fees to Circuit Court Clerk, P.O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0909, or visit the Record Room 8 a.m.-4 p.m.2
- No phone research
- Recording information is not given by phone or email; use the online index or order copies10
Property values, owners and tax bills
The Department of Real Estate Assessments sets property values5; the Treasurer's Office bills and collects the tax5.
- Property search
- Real Estate Assessment Data (READ) chesterfield.gov/…6
- Tax bill search
- Treasurer's Citizen Portal chesterfield.virginiainteractive.org (online payments 24 hours)7
- Parcel map (GIS)
- Parcel Viewer experience.arcgis.com/…6
- Appealing a value
- Appeal to Real Estate Assessments by March 15 (prerequisite); then Board of Equalization by April 1511
- Tax rate
- 2026 real estate tax rate $.89 per $100 of assessed value; annual reassessment, notices mailed by Feb. 16
- Due dates
- Real estate tax due June 5 (first half) and December 5 (second half)7
How property tax works in Virginia
Court records: which clerk keeps which case
| Court | Cases | Records kept by | Case search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Circuit Court (Twelfth Judicial Circuit) | Felonies, larger civil cases, divorce, wills/estates, land records | Clerk of the Circuit Court - Criminal Division (Chesterfield Circuit Court, Twelfth Judicial Circuit) | eapps.courts.state.va.us/… Virginia Circuit Court Case Data (civil and criminal, 1990 to current)2 |
| Chesterfield General District Court | Misdemeanors, traffic, smaller civil claims | — | eapps.courts.state.va.us/… General District Court online case information8 |
| Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court | Juvenile, custody, support, protective orders | — | — |
- Fees
- Copies $.50 per page; certification additional $2 per document; $2 credit card convenience fee2
Criminal records and background checks
- Overview
- Circuit Court Clerk Criminal Division handles criminal record checks; online circuit case data 1990-current2
How Virginia courts keep their files
Marriage records
Kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court - Record Room (Land Records/Deed Recording).4
- Marriage license
- $30 license fee; issued in the Record Room 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; valid 60 days; both parties present with photo ID; online application first2
- Copy
- Certified copies $2.50 each; written request with both full names, date of marriage, SASE and payment2
- Restricted
- Licenses issued July 1, 1997-June 30, 2001 are released only to a party to the marriage in person with photo ID (or via VDH)2
- Ceremony
- Courthouse wedding ceremony $25 by appointment2
Virginia marriage records, statewide
Divorce records
Divorce cases filed with the Circuit Court Clerk's Civil Division (804-717-6981); state divorce certificates from VDH2
Virginia divorce records: decree or state record
Birth certificates
Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; $15.00 per certificate search; walk-in at local health departments and DMV9
Ordering a Virginia birth certificate
Death certificates
Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; $15.00 per certificate search9
Ordering a Virginia death certificate
Probate records and wills
Kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court - Probate Division (Wills and Estate Administration).5
- Process
- Wills recorded and executors/administrators qualified by the Circuit Court Clerk, by appointment; email [email protected] first2
- Commissioner of accounts
- Commissioner of Accounts Bryan K. Selz, Esq., 9512 Ironbridge Road, Suite 110; P.O. Box 998, Chesterfield, VA 23832; 804-796-48912
- Wills online
- Wills indexed online 1994 to current2
Finding a will or probate case in Virginia
Business names (DBA)
Assumed/fictitious names filed at the State Corporation Commission since Jan. 1, 2020; older county registrations viewable on the Clerk's SRA site2
Historical records
Permanent land and court records from 1749 (county's inception) in the Record Room2
Good to know about Chesterfield County records
- Land and court records run continuously from 1749, the year the county was formed2
- Marriage licenses from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 2001 are restricted to the parties in person2
- Free 'Property Notification' e-mail alert service when a registered name appears on a recorded document3
- The Clerk publishes excess funds lists at $.50 per page (monthly report about $1)2
- Real estate is reassessed annually6
Office addresses, phones and hours
Clerk of the Circuit Court - Record Room (Land Records/Deed Recording)
- Address
- Record Room, Ground Floor, main Courts Building, 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 238322
- Circuit Court Clerk, ATTN: Record Room, P.O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-09092
- Phone
- 804-748-1246 (Land Records/Deed Recording, Marriage License); land records copy requests 804-717-6982; Record Room 804-717-65172
- Hours
- Public service hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)2
Clerk of the Circuit Court - Criminal Division (Chesterfield Circuit Court, Twelfth Judicial Circuit)
- Address
- 9500 Courthouse Road, 1st Floor, Chesterfield, VA 23832-012512
- P. O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-012512
- Phone
- 804-717-6980 (Criminal Division); Clerk's Office main 804-748-12412
- Hours
- 8:00AM - 4:00PM4
Clerk of the Circuit Court - Civil Division (adoption, divorce, guardian/conservator, name change)
- Address
- 9500 Courthouse Road, 1st Floor, Chesterfield, VA 23832-012512
- P. O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-012512
- Phone
- 804-717-69812
- [email protected]2
- Hours
- 8:00AM - 4:00PM4
Clerk of the Circuit Court - Probate Division (Wills and Estate Administration)
- Address
- Courts Building, 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832 (by appointment only)2
- P. O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-012512
- Phone
- 804-706-76802
- [email protected]2
- Website
- chesterfield.gov/…5
Department of Real Estate Assessments
- Address
- 6801 Mimms Loop, Chesterfield, VA 238326
- P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 238326
- Phone
- 804-748-132111
- [email protected]11
- Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.11
- Website
- chesterfield.gov/…5
Treasurer's Office
- Address
- 9901 Lori Road, Chesterfield, VA 238327
- Chesterfield County Treasurer's Office, P.O. Box 70, Chesterfield, VA 238327
- Phone
- 804-748-12017
- [email protected]7
- Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.7
General Registrar (Voter Registrar)
- Address
- 9848 Lori Road, Chesterfield, VA 2383213
- Chesterfield County General Registrar, P.O. Box 1690, Chesterfield, VA 2383213
- Phone
- 804-748-149713
Chesterfield Health District (Virginia Department of Health)
- Address
- 9501 Lucy Corr Circle, Chesterfield, VA 2383214
- Chesterfield County Health Department, P.O. Box 100, Chesterfield, VA 2383214
- Phone
- 804-748-169114
- Website
- chesterfield.gov/…5
Records that are not online: public records requests
- Request page
- Public Records Request Portal (GovQA) chesterfieldcountyva.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs15
- Where to send it
- Circuit Court Clerk records already public (land, court, marriage, wills) are exempt from FOIA; request copies directly from the Clerk2
How to write a public records request
Questions people ask
How do I get a copy of a deed in Chesterfield County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court - Record Room (Land Records/Deed Recording) keeps deed records. To order copies: Call for a copy fee quote (land records 804-717-6982); pay by phone (credit card +$2 plus postage), mail request with fees to Circuit Court Clerk, P.O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0909, or visit the Record Room 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Plain copies: $.50 per page. Certified copies: Additional $2 per document.42
Can I search Chesterfield County land records online for free?
Yes, searching is free; copies cost extra. Index free; full Secure Remote Access by subscription, $600.00 per user per year (or $300.00 per six months); $2.00 card convenience fee. The official search: ccclandrecords.org32
Where do I get a divorce decree in Chesterfield County?
Divorce cases filed with the Circuit Court Clerk's Civil Division (804-717-6981); state divorce certificates from VDH.2
How do I look up who owns a property in Chesterfield County?
Use the property search of the Department of Real Estate Assessments: chesterfield.gov/…6
Official copies vs look-alike sites
A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Chesterfield County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.
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Sources
Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 16 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.
- Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
- Circuit Court / Circuit Court ClerkChesterfield County, VA
- Chesterfield County Clerk of Circuit Court Secure Remote Access SiteChesterfield Circuit Court Clerk
- Chesterfield Circuit CourtVirginia Judicial System
- DepartmentsChesterfield County, VA
- Real Estate AssessmentsChesterfield County, VA
- TreasurerChesterfield County, VA
- General District CourtChesterfield County, VA
- Applications for a Vital RecordVirginia Department of Health
- Land RecordsChesterfield County, VA
- Appeal of AssessmentChesterfield County, VA
- Circuit Court directoryVirginia Judicial System
- Voter RegistrarChesterfield County, VA
- VDH Chesterfield Health DistrictChesterfield County, VA
- Freedom of Information Act RequestsChesterfield County, VA
- County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau