How to Search Amherst County, Virginia Records (Start Here)
Amherst County, Virginia — Circuit Court for felonies/major civil. General District Court for misdemeanors. courts.state.va.us for statewide search.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Circuit
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Virginia Circuit Courts case management court record search for civil and criminal cases in Amherst County.
Court Records | General District
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General District Court traffic, criminal, and civil case records, hearing dates, and service of process search for Amherst County.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Virginia Sex Offender Registry
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Statewide Virginia registry.
sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Voters
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Virgina Department of Elections voter records and registration updates.
Virginia Business Search
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Virginia SCC business search.
cis.scc.virginia.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records | Circuit
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Virginia Circuit Courts case management court record search for civil and criminal cases in Amherst County.
Court Records | General District
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
General District Court traffic, criminal, and civil case records, hearing dates, and service of process search for Amherst County.
Business, Voter & Other
These are the official sources. Pick the one that matches what you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Amherst County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Amherst County. For online case lookups, use Virginia OCIS — it covers Virginia Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Amherst County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. For property values and assessment data, go to the Commissioner of the Revenue / County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Amherst County? ▼
Virginia handles vital records at the state level through Virginia Department of Health Division of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Amherst County.
Are Amherst County records available online? ▼
Online access in Amherst County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Are there independent cities near Amherst County? ▼
Virginia has 38 independent cities that are not part of any county. If the address you're searching is inside an independent city (like Richmond, Norfolk, or Virginia Beach), that city has its own separate court and property offices — not Amherst County's. Verify whether your address is in Amherst County or in a nearby independent city.
Is there a statewide search that covers Amherst County? ▼
For court records, yes — Virginia OCIS covers Amherst County. For property and land records, you still need the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Amherst County directly.
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