Other Public Documents
The purpose of this information is to better inform the general public of procedural matters. Nothing contained herein is intended to advise anyone as to legal remedies for a particular circumstance. Circuit Court Clerks and their Deputy Clerks cannot render legal advice.
NEW: The Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk's office now has Real Estate Records On-Line, along with other real estate related documents, via Secure Remote Access (SRA) provided by Virginia's Judicial System web-enabled "Records Management System". This information includes Deeds and Land Records, Marriage Licenses, Wills and Fiduciaries, Judgments, Financing Statements and General Miscellaneous documents.
Public Records Room
The Commonwealth of Virginia has a long and proud history of providing citizens with full access to records maintained by public officials. The public records room of the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court has maintained this history since 1838 by providing the technology and some limited staff support by which any citizen may search. These records include:
Land Records
(Deeds, Surveys, Plats, Land Tax Records)
Financing Statements
Judgments
Estates and Wills
Other Public Documents
Marriage Licenses
Fictitious NameCertificates
& Partnership Certificates
Notary Public Commissions
Other Public Office Oaths / Including Court Records
Criminal Division Cases/Hearings
Civil Equity Division / f-k-a Chancery Cases/Hearings
Complaint f-k-a Bill of Complaint/Name Changes/Church Trustee/Etc
Civil Law Division Cases/Hearings
Complaint f-k-a Motion for Judgment/Wrongful Death/Driving Privileges/Concealed Weapons Permits/Etc
The Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court is responsible for recording documents in the above categories and maintaining them in accordance with state law and in compliance with microfilming standards (see next page). The public records room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Copies of records are available for $.50 per copied page. Copies may be certified by a deputy clerk for $2 additional for each copy of the entire document.
Each Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Virginia holds only those records pertaining to actions or filings in the jurisdiction of that Circuit Court. For example, only those marriage licenses issued in Roanoke County are recorded in Roanoke County. Particularly when researching land, estate and will records, you may find that the trail of records flows from one locality to another. The staff of this office will be happy to provide you with information on how to contact other Offices of Clerks of Circuit Court in Virginia.
TO OBTAIN BIRTH, DEATH, MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE RECORDS FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA YOU MAY CONTACT THE DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS WEBSITE OR CALL (804) 662-6200.