How to Search Powhatan County, Virginia Records (Start Here)
Powhatan County, Virginia — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | General District
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Powhatan County General District Court criminal, traffic, and civil case records, service of process lookup, and hearing dates.
Court Records | Circuit
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Civil and criminal case records and hearing dates from the Powhatan County Circuit Court.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Most wanted fugitives list from Powhatan County, Virginia Crime Solvers.
Property & Tax Records
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Powhatan County GIS map parcel search. Additional map layers include administrative boundaries, buildings, schools, fire stations, parks, tax maps, wetlands, streams, soil, and county comprehensive plans.
Property | Tax Records
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Powhatan County Treasurer real estate and personal property tax records and tax payment and prepayment services, including searches for yearly taxes paid.
Business, Voter & Other
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Powhatan County, Virginia government official website.
Agendas & Minutes
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Public meeting agendas & minutes for all Powhatan County councils, boards, committees, and commissions.
Voting Locations
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Powhatan County Voter Registrar list of voting locations.
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Powhatan County Government
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Powhatan County, Virginia government portal.
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Court Records | General District
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Powhatan County General District Court criminal, traffic, and civil case records, service of process lookup, and hearing dates.
Court Records | Circuit
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Civil and criminal case records and hearing dates from the Powhatan County Circuit Court.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Most wanted fugitives list from Powhatan County, Virginia Crime Solvers.
Property & Tax Records
Property | GIS
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Powhatan County GIS map parcel search. Additional map layers include administrative boundaries, buildings, schools, fire stations, parks, tax maps, wetlands, streams, soil, and county comprehensive plans.
Property | Tax Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Powhatan County Treasurer real estate and personal property tax records and tax payment and prepayment services, including searches for yearly taxes paid.
Business, Voter & Other
Powhatan County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Powhatan County, Virginia government official website.
Agendas & Minutes
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Public meeting agendas & minutes for all Powhatan County councils, boards, committees, and commissions.
Voting Locations
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Powhatan County Voter Registrar list of voting locations.
Visit →
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Powhatan County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Powhatan County. For online case lookups, use Virginia OCIS — it covers Virginia Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Powhatan 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 Powhatan 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 Powhatan County.
Are Powhatan County records available online? ▼
Powhatan County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Are there independent cities near Powhatan 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 Powhatan County's. Verify whether your address is in Powhatan County or in a nearby independent city.
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