Find Property Records in Brunswick County

Brunswick County property records are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk in Lawrenceville, Virginia, who is the official record keeper for all deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and land instruments in the county. Assessment and tax data is handled by the Commissioner of Revenue and the Treasurer. You can search some property data online through the county's e-services tools. Recorded land instruments are also accessible through the Virginia courts portal at vacourts.gov. For a full search of deeds and title documents, an in-person visit to the clerk's office is often the most direct route. Mail requests are accepted for copies. This page covers your main options for searching Brunswick County property records.

Brunswick County Circuit Court Land Records

The Brunswick Circuit Court is part of the 6th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The Clerk of Court is Hon. Jacqueline Seward Morgan, who has served since 2020. As recorder of deeds, the clerk maintains all land instruments affecting property title in Brunswick County. The office is at 216 North Main Street, Lawrenceville, VA 23868. Phone: (434) 848-2215. Fax: (434) 848-4307. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The clerk's responsibilities include recording deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, financing statements, wills, and court orders. Virginia Circuit Court Clerks combine many functions that other states divide among several offices, which saves taxpayers money. The clerk also serves as probate judge, issues marriage licenses, and handles civil and criminal court administration.

Online land records are available through a subscription system. Various circuit court records can be viewed and downloaded online, but an account name and password are required. Contact the Clerk's Office to learn the user fee amount and how to apply for credentials. The land records index covers records from 1996 to present, and images are available from 2001 to present. Wills and fiduciaries index from 1996, with images from 2000. Financing statements index from 1996, with images from 2005. Court orders are available from 2005 to present.

The screenshot below shows the Brunswick County Clerk of Circuit Court page with land records and online subscription information.

Brunswick County Commissioner of Revenue

The Commissioner of Revenue is the chief assessing officer for Brunswick County. The office is at P.O. Box 669, Lawrenceville, VA 23868. Telephone: (434) 848-2313. Fax: (434) 848-6856. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The commissioner assesses all types of property in the county, including real estate and personal property for both individuals and businesses. The office is responsible for maintaining real estate ownership records and updating tax maps. Staff also assess new construction and remodeling each year, assist residents with Virginia individual income tax returns, administer tax relief for disabled veterans, process transient occupancy tax, and answer general taxpayer questions.

Current staff include Commissioner Camilla Clayton-Bright, Deputy III Melissa Conwell, Deputy II Kerry Baker, and Deputy I Angela Adams. The office aims to provide good customer service, fair and equitable assessments, and efficient assistance to the citizens of Brunswick County. A number of transactions can also be handled online through the county e-Services link.

The screenshot below shows the Brunswick County Commissioner of Revenue page with duties and contact information.

Brunswick County Online Tax Payments and E-Services

Brunswick County offers an online e-Services portal at eservices.brunswickco.com for tax payments and property record lookups. Taxpayers can search and pay real estate taxes, personal property taxes, and other county fees through this system.

The portal allows you to look up tax tickets by department and ticket number, parcel number, taxpayer name, or account number. The system provides online payment capabilities for various county tax and fee categories. Use the official county e-Services portal to ensure your payments are properly credited to your account. Personal property and real estate taxes, along with vehicle license fees, are due December 5 each year. Dog tags are due January 31.

The Treasurer's Office is on the first floor of the County Government Building at 228 North Main Street, Room 104, Lawrenceville, VA 23868. Phone: (434) 848-2512. Fax: (434) 848-6856. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff include Treasurer Jacqueline Mangrum and three deputy treasurers.

The treasurer collects all taxes and local fees, including real estate taxes, personal property taxes, utility taxes, permit fees, state income and estimated taxes, court fees, sheriff fees, clerk fees, dog tags, and vehicle license fees. The office also manages investments of all local funds.

The screenshot below shows the Brunswick County online tax payment and property lookup e-Services portal.

How to Search Brunswick County Property Records

To search land records and deeds, visit the Circuit Court Clerk at 216 North Main Street, Lawrenceville. The office is open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. You can search the grantor and grantee index to find deeds and other recorded instruments. For online access to indexed records and images, contact the clerk about subscription credentials.

For property assessment information, including current owner of record and assessed value, contact the Commissioner of Revenue at the same address but a different office. The commissioner maintains the land book and tax maps that track ownership across the county.

All deeds recorded in Brunswick County must comply with Title 55.1 of the Virginia Code. Under § 55.1-600, a deed must be recorded to be valid against third parties without notice. This makes the clerk's index the definitive source for establishing priority of ownership claims in Brunswick County.

Brunswick County Treasurer Tax Collection

The treasurer is responsible for every form of revenue payable to the county and management of all local fund investments. The office maintains records of all county finances. Tax bills for personal property and real estate are mailed each year, with December 5 as the due date. Missing a bill does not excuse late payment.

Tax relief programs are available for qualifying elderly, disabled, and veteran property owners. Contact the Commissioner of Revenue to learn what programs you may qualify for and what forms need to be filed. The commissioner's office also processes transient occupancy taxes and assists with state income tax filings.

For large FOIA requests or research needs, Brunswick County will respond within five working days of receiving a written request. Public records including property-related documents held by the county's constitutional offices are presumed open under Virginia Code § 2.2-3700 et seq. unless a specific exemption applies.

The screenshot below shows the Brunswick County Treasurer page with tax collection duties and payment information.