How to Search Clarke County Records (Start Here)
Clarke County, Virginia — Virginia uses Circuit Courts for felonies/major civil and General District Courts for misdemeanors/traffic. Statewide case search at courts.state.va.us.
- Virginia Courts Case Information at courts.state.va.us — covers all Virginia circuit and district courts.
- Property: Commissioner of the Revenue or Assessor for values. Circuit Court Clerk for recorded deeds.
- Jail: Regional jail or Sheriff's office for current inmates.
All sources below are official and free to search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Circuit
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Circuit Court of Clarke County court records and hearing date schedules.
Court Records | General District
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General District Court of Clarke County civil, traffic, and criminal court records, court hearing calendar, and process service query.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Property & Tax Records
Maps
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Clarke County static and gis maps, including parcel records, leaf collection, and traffic zones.
Permits
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Check the status of permits or schedule an inspection in Clarke County by permit number or address.
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Business, Voter & Other
Missing Persons
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Clarke County Police Division cold case missing persons reports.
Police Incident Reports
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Clarke County Police Department incident crime reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Clarke County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Clarke County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Clarke County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Clarke County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Clarke County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Clarke County records available online? ▼
Online access in Clarke County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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