How to Search Sussex County Records (Start Here)
Sussex 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 Sussex County court records and hearing date schedules.
Court Records | General District
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General District Court of Sussex 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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Sussex 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 Sussex County by permit number or address.
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Business, Voter & Other
Missing Persons
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Sussex County Police Division cold case missing persons reports.
Police Incident Reports
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Sussex County Police Department incident crime reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Sussex County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Sussex County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Sussex 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 Sussex County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Sussex 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 Sussex County records available online? ▼
Online access in Sussex 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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