Circuit Court Clerk's Office

DO NOT COME TO THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE UNLESS YOU HAVE OFFICIAL TIME SENSITIVE BUSINESS THAT CANNOT BE DONE BY MAIL OR PHONE. VISITORS  TO THE COURTHOUSE WILL BE SCREENED BY SECURITY DURING THE CURRENT STATE OF EMERGENCY. CALL THE CLERK’S OFFICE AT (804) 365-6151 BEFORE VISITING.

Responsibilities

  • Civil cases involving more than $4,500
  • Concealed handgun permits
  • Divorce cases
  • Felony criminal cases and misdemeanor appeals
  • Genealogical research
  • Jury service and jury trials
  • Land records (deeds, plats, judgements)
  • Marriage licenses
  • Name changes
  • Notary public information
  • Trade names (also known as fictitious names)
  • Wills, probate, appointment of executors and administrators

Documents

  1. 2019 Public Advisory - Telephone Scam Warning (PDF)
  2. Civil Marriage Celebrants (PDF)
  3. Freedmen's Marriage Register (PDF)
  4. How the Clerk's Office Can Help You (PDF)
  1. Marriage License Applicant Information Form (PDF)
  2. OCRA Application and Subscriber Agreement (PDF)
  3. Term day praecipe (PDF)