Find Property Records in Alleghany County

Alleghany County property records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk, who serves as the official keeper of all land instruments recorded in the county. The clerk records deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and other documents tied to real estate. Tax and assessment data is handled by the Commissioner of the Revenue. Online, you can search the county's BT Taxpayer Portal and the WebGIS parcel mapping system. In-person access is available at the Governmental Complex in Covington. Mail requests for copies of recorded documents are also an option. This page covers the main tools and offices you can use to find Alleghany County property records.

Alleghany County Property Records Search Portal

The county operates the BT Taxpayer Portal for Alleghany County as its official real-property inventory search. All data on this site is compiled from recorded deeds, plats, and other public records. You can search by owner name, address, or map number. The portal is a free public service, though the county notes that users should verify information against original public records sources.

The BT Taxpayer Portal carries a standard disclaimer: Alleghany County and its employees make no warranty about the correctness or accuracy of the data, express or implied. The portal is an inventory tool, not an authoritative legal source. Use it to get parcel IDs and assessment data, then confirm details with the Commissioner of the Revenue or Circuit Court Clerk as needed. The BT Taxpayer Portal shows the real-property inventory search disclaimer and contact information for the Alleghany County Tax Office.

For questions about the data on the portal, contact the Alleghany County Tax Office. The Commissioner of the Revenue's office is at the Alleghany Governmental Complex, 9212 Winterberry Ave., Suite E, Covington, VA 24426. Phone: (540) 863-6640. Fax: (540) 863-6644.

Alleghany County GIS and Interactive Mapping

Alleghany County maintains an interactive GIS mapping system developed by Hurt and Proffitt, Inc. The Alleghany County WebGIS portal provides parcel boundary maps, ownership data, and basic property information. Site data was last updated in February 2026. The portal runs on modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

The WebGIS system includes a standard disclaimer: all data is believed to be accurate but accuracy is not guaranteed. The maps are a representation of various data sources and are not a substitute for a formal land survey. In no event will Alleghany County be liable for damages from use of the site's information. If you find errors, report them to the county GIS team or the Commissioner of the Revenue.

The Alleghany WebGIS mapping interface shows parcel boundaries, ownership data, and property layers for the county.

The Alleghany County GIS Data page explains what the system can do and how to request GIS data. The county provides a Digital Mapping Request Form for those who need raw data. Tax information does not appear in the GIS system itself -- you'll need to contact the Commissioner of the Revenue or the Treasurer for tax data. The GIS maps are used internally by departments including Planning and Zoning, Fire and Rescue, and Emergency Services.

Commissioner of Revenue and Tax Records

The Alleghany County Commissioner of the Revenue assesses all real estate and personal property in the county. Real estate assessments determine the taxable value of each parcel, which in turn determines the annual tax bill. Between general reassessments, the Commissioner is responsible for catching new construction and additions and adding them to the assessment rolls.

The statewide assessor directory lists the Commissioner's office contact information and links to the free online property search. You can search assessment records by owner name, address, or map number. GIS maps and parcel searches are also available through this directory at no cost.

The Alleghany County Treasurer's Office handles tax payment and collection. The office is at the Alleghany County Governmental Complex, 9212 Winterberry Avenue, Suite F, Covington, Virginia. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Phone: (540) 863-6630. For assessment questions, call the Commissioner at (540) 863-6640.

The Alleghany County Treasurer's page shows tax payment options including the online portal, phone pay, mail-in, drop box, and in-person options.

You can pay Alleghany County property taxes online through the Treasurer's Payment Portal at msbpay.com/AlleghanyCountyTreasurer. The portal accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express, as well as e-check. There is a convenience fee for card and e-check payments. You can also pay by phone at 1-833-303-6687. Mail-in and drop box payments are accepted at the Governmental Complex, and checks postmarked by the due date are considered on time.

Recorded Deeds and Land Records

Deeds, deeds of trust, and other instruments affecting Alleghany County real property are recorded with the Circuit Court Clerk. Under § 55.1-600 of the Code of Virginia, circuit court clerks serve as official recorders for their jurisdiction. Recording must be done in the county or city where the property is located.

Virginia law under Title 55.1 governs all aspects of property conveyances in the state. Chapter 6 of Title 55.1 covers the recordation of documents in detail, from the physical standards documents must meet to how the clerk indexes instruments and how copies are certified. All deeds must be properly acknowledged before a notary or other authorized officer and must meet the format standards in § 55.1-606.

Remote access to Alleghany County land records is available through the Virginia Court System's SRA portal at vacourts.gov. Registered users can search the index without a subscription. Viewing document images requires a paid subscription. In-person access to records is free at the courthouse. Copies cost $0.50 per page, and certified copies carry an additional $2.00 per document.

GIS Data Request and Official Resources

The county's GIS system integrates data from multiple sources -- parcels, roads, boundaries, emergency services zones, and more. The GIS Open Data Portal allows download of certain data sets for use in third-party software. To request specific data layers, use the Digital Mapping Request Form on the county GIS Data page. The county may charge for assembling custom data packages, depending on the scope of the request.

For historical property research in Alleghany County, the Library of Virginia's Chancery Records Index is a valuable resource. The CRI includes scanned chancery court cases from Virginia circuit courts, many of which involve land title disputes, estate settlements, and boundary questions. These records can be important for tracing the chain of title on older properties in the county.

The Virginia State Corporation Commission's UCC filing portal handles Uniform Commercial Code filings and federal tax liens at the state level. UCC filings are not recorded with the county court clerk -- they go through the SCC's online Clerk's Information System. If you're researching liens or financing statements on a business or commercial property, the SCC database is where to look for those records.

If you think an error exists in a recorded deed or deed of trust in Alleghany County, Virginia provides a corrective affidavit procedure under § 55.1-609. An attorney must prepare the affidavit, notify all parties to the original deed, and allow 30 days for objection before recording. If no one objects, the affidavit is recorded and relates back to the date of the original instrument. This process is specifically for obvious description errors such as wrong lot numbers, missing lines in a legal description, or incorrect plat references.