Population
339K
County Seat
Henrico
Libraries
11
Schools
83
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Henrico County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Virginia state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Henrico County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Henrico County, Virginia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
338,696
Population
Census estimate
134,094
Households
Census estimate
$82,424
Median income
Annual household
$309,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Henrico
County seat
In Virginia
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Henrico County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Henrico County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | GENERAL DISTRICT COURT ONLINE CASE INFORMATION SYSTEM Virginia Courts Case Information |
| Criminal records | Arrest Reports Henrico Police Division Most Wanted Subjects |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Henrico County state portal below |
| Property records | GIS Open Data » Henrico County, Virginia Virginia Online Database - Vision Government Solutions |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Henrico County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Henrico County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | Permit Center » Henrico County, Virginia License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occ… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Henrico County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Henrico County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Henrico County Records
2026
Henrico County official government portal active
The official Henrico County government website at henrico.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Henrico County court records portal verified
State court system links for Henrico County verified against the Virginia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Henrico County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Henrico County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Henrico County property records online
Henrico County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Henrico County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Henrico County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Henrico County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Virginia statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Virginia state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Henrico County Records
❌ Myth: "Henrico County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Henrico County are held by the Virginia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Henrico County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Henrico County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Virginia state repository has verified, current Henrico County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Henrico County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Henrico County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- henrico.gov — Official Henrico County government website
- eapps.courts.state.va.us — Court records — official source
- vsp.virginia.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.dpor.virginia.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Henrico County & Virginia Records
For records not specific to Henrico County, use Virginia's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Virginia statewide record systems:
- Virginia Court Records →
- Virginia Criminal Records →
- Virginia Property Records →
- Virginia Vital Records →
- Virginia Voter Records →
- Virginia Wants & Warrants →
- Virginia Licenses →
- Virginia Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Virginia statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Henrico County, Virginia
Henrico County is located in east central Virginia. The county seat is Henrico (official site: https://henrico.gov/).
- Households: 134,094
- Median household income: $82,424
- Median home value: $309,700
- Below poverty line: 8.4%
- Land area: 233.7 sq mi
- Population density: 1,449.3 people / sq mi
GENERAL DISTRICT COURT ONLINE CASE INFORMATION SYSTEM
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This is the Online Case Information System for general district courts in Virginia. There is a general district court in each city and county in Virginia, and this System will require you to search by individual court. To begin your search for a case, select the general district court from ...
Virginia Courts Case Information
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Skip to main content · Thank you for visiting the Virginia Courts Case Information System · You are now logged off of the Virginia Courts Case Information System · Try out the Virginia Courts Case Information System again · Supreme Court of Virginia Case Information · Court of Appeals ...
James River search update; Body of missing woman ...
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The search for Sarah E. Erway will continue and is transitioning from a search and rescue mission to a The robust and thorough search involved resources from multiple agencies and included three twelve-hour · operational periods over the span of three consecutive days, including the Richmond Fire Department, Richmond Office of Emergency Management, Chesterfield Fire and EMS, Henrico Fire, Henrico Marine · Police, Henrico Aviation Unit, Hanover Fire and EMS, Goochland County Fire and Rescue, Virginia
Arrest Reports » Henrico County, Virginia
Criminal & Court Records
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Henrico County Police Department arrest charge reports. Provides arrest number, crime, name, age, and statute description.
henrico.gov
Arrest Reports
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This data search tool will help you search online for Arrest Reports. The County makes a variety of information and datasets (“Data”) available for download through this website, henrico.gov, and other applicable Henrico County-owned web properties (“The Website”).
Henrico Police Division Most Wanted Subjects
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Located along the scenic James River, Henrico County is a dynamic, low-tax community that helps to power Virginia and its Capital Region . Individuals and families are drawn to our award-winning schools, vibrant neighborhoods, outstanding services, and thriving business climate.
Virginia State Police – The Virginia State Police provides high quality, statewide law enforcement services to the…
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The Virginia State Police provides law enforcement for all people of Virginia and its visitors and supports local and national law enforcement agencies. [metaslider id="911"]…
INMATE PHONE SERVICES – Home to SWVRJA
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Phone: 1-888-253-5178 | Web: www.SmartInmate.com “Friends and family of inmates located at any of the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority facilities, information about communication options, costs or to report issues with your service or correspondence, please contact Smart Communications ...
GIS Open Data » Henrico County, Virginia
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Henrico County has a robust enterprise-wide GIS . Henrico recognizes the importance of sharing information and has made efforts to provide a variety of data formats. Content can be viewed online in a browser, as well as dowloaded as a spreadsheet, ...
Virginia Online Database - Vision Government Solutions
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Click on your municipality below to view your information:
🌐 vgsi.com
WebFeePay.com
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These contracts enable Webfeepay.com to collect and process citizens' tax and other payments on behalf of these entities. Because we work directly with the government agency, your payment is made securely and swiftly, with no delay in processing. Local payments include everything from property and real estate taxes to utility bills to parking and traffic citations.
Permits
Property & Tax Records
OfficialFree
Check the status of permits or schedule an inspection in Henrico County by permit number or address.
henrico.gov
Permit Center » Henrico County, Virginia
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The Permit Center functions as a "One Stop Shop" for residential permitting in Henrico County . Whether adding a deck, building a garage, or simply gathering information for a future project, the Permit Center staff are always ready to be of ...
License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
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The agency has been notified of scam emails being circulated that falsely appear to originate from DPOR . These messages may request personal information or direct recipients to click on links. Please DO NOT respond to or forward these emails, click on any links, or provide personal information.
Food Establishments & Inspections - Data
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Risk Categorization of Food Establishments CSV and Excel files of the above data are available upon request to ehdministrators@vdh.virginia.gov. Download Instructions Click the Download icon at the bottom of the dashboard to save as a pdf or image. Download an entire visualization by selecting ...
Vital Records - Richmond City Health Department
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If you are not a Richmond City resident, please contact the Vital Records Office in your Local Health District. Visit Henrico County’s Vital Records Division web page. Birth, Marriage, and Divorce certificates are also available from the VDH Office of Vital Records.
All Localities ELECT Locality: 087 HENRICO COUNTY Precinct No. Precinct Name
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ELECT · Locality: 087 HENRICO COUNTY · Precinct No. Precinct Name · Active · Inactive · All · Military · Overseas · Federal · Under 18 · 0402 · 402 - CRESTVIEW · 1 · 1 · # of Precincts in Locality: 1 · # of Voters: 1 · 1 · Copyright 01/01/2007, Commonwealth of Virginia, State Board of Elections ·
Case Status and Information | Virginia Court System
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Secure Remote Access to Land Records Online secure remote access to circuit court land records (as defined in Virginia Code §17.1-292) such as deeds, marriage licenses, judgments, and wills for select courts. Note: Registration with the local Circuit Court Clerk is required.
Henrico County
Business, Voter & Other
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Henrico County, Virginia official website.
henrico.gov
Maps
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Henrico County static and gis maps, including parcel records, leaf collection, and traffic zones.
henrico.gov
Police Service Requests
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Henrico County Police Department reports of request for service such as alarms, trespassing, suspicious persons, vehicle towing.
henrico.gov
Missing Persons
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Henrico County Police Division cold case missing persons reports.
henrico.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Henrico County?
Henrico County court cases are searchable through the James River search update; Body of missing woman ... portal: https://henrico.gov/assets/220601.Update-Missing-Adults-James-River.pdf. Virginia also operates a state-level case lookup through the Virginia OCIS system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Virginia?
Yes — in Virginia, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Virginia?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Virginia record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
How do I run a Virginia background check?
Virginia background checks are handled by the Virginia State Police. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.