Search Campbell County Property Records

Campbell County property records are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk in Rustburg, Virginia, who serves as the official record keeper for all deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and land instruments in the county. The Real Estate office and the Treasurer handle assessment and tax data for property in the area. You can search parcel and GIS mapping data online through the county's tools. Recorded instruments are also accessible through the Virginia courts portal at vacourts.gov. In-person visits to the Rustburg courthouse are welcome during regular office hours, and mail requests for document copies are accepted. This page covers the main ways to search and get copies of Campbell County property records.

Campbell County Real Estate Assessment Office

The Real Estate office in Campbell County is responsible for producing the Land Book each year and tracking all land ownership and tax assessments. The office assesses all new construction and new subdivisions each year and maintains records of land ownership transfers. You can contact the Real Estate office at (434) 332-9568 or by email at realestate@campbellcountyva.gov if you need to update a mailing address.

State law requires that all property be assessed at 100% of fair market value and that uniformity be maintained throughout the county. Because Campbell County's population now exceeds 50,000, the reassessment cycle is every four years. The most recent reassessment was completed in 2023.

The Real Estate office provides several items for property research: an alphabetical listing of property ownership, a numerical listing by map number, tax cards on each piece of property showing how assessments were calculated for both land and buildings, and tax maps showing the basic outline of each parcel. The county's GIS office also maintains aerial photographs of the entire county.

Market value for assessment purposes is defined as the most probable price a willing and knowledgeable buyer and seller will agree upon in a fair and normal sale with no undue pressure on either party. The tax rate is set annually by the Board of Supervisors and applied to the assessed value per $100. The real estate office also provides property information online.

The screenshot below shows the Campbell County real estate assessment and land book information page.

Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk and Land Records

The Campbell Circuit Court is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The Clerk of Court is Hon. Valerie P. Younger (email: vyounger@vacourts.gov). The court is at 732 Village Highway, P.O. Box 7, Rustburg, VA 24588. Phone: (434) 592-9517 or (434) 283-9559. Clerk's office hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays.

The clerk records all deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, and other instruments affecting property title in Campbell County. Under Title 55.1 of the Virginia Code, these must be recorded to be valid against third parties who have no notice of the transaction. The clerk's office is the official starting point for any title search in Campbell County.

The clerk also serves as recorder of deeds, probate judge, issuer of marriage licenses, and official court administrator for all civil and criminal cases. The circuit court has the broadest powers of any trial court in Virginia, handling civil cases over $15,000, felonies, and family matters. The clerk maintains indexes and images of all recorded land documents.

Campbell County GIS Maps and Property Data

Campbell County provides GIS data through its ArcGIS Data Hub at data1-campbellva.hub.arcgis.com. The purpose of this site is to make the county's authoritative GIS data available to the public. You can search, view, and download GIS data in multiple formats from this portal.

The GIS office maintains tax maps, aerial photographs, and spatial data for the entire county. The data hub provides access to property parcels, zoning, land use, roads, and other county-maintained spatial datasets. The site is powered by ArcGIS Hub and requires a modern JavaScript-enabled browser. You can also access GIS maps through the county's main GIS and Maps page at co.campbell.va.us/630/GIS-Maps.

The GIS maps are a good starting point for property research. Use the parcel viewer to find a property by address or location, get the tax map number, and then use that number to search the Real Estate office records or the Circuit Court deed index. GIS data is for general reference; recorded plats and deeds remain the legal authority for parcel boundaries and ownership.

The screenshot below shows the Campbell County GIS data hub and property layers portal.

Campbell County Tax Payments

Campbell County taxes can be paid in several ways. Checks should be made payable to the Campbell County Treasurer. The Treasurer accepts postmark on personal property and real estate tax payments. Credit and debit card payments may be made in person or online at Xpress-Pay.com using Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. All card transactions are processed by Official Payments, which charges a convenience fee of 2.65% of the total transaction (minimum $2.95).

Campbell County does not prorate taxes. January 1 ownership determines tax liability for the full year. If you buy a vehicle after January 1, you will not owe taxes on it until the following year. Payments made by midnight are posted to county records the following business day. Campbell County assumes no responsibility for incorrect information entered by taxpayers.

For online payments, visit the county's payment portal for personal property taxes, real estate taxes, vehicle license fees, public safety billing, and recreation or library fees. When paying for multiple accounts, list all account numbers in the account field separated by commas. Contact the Campbell County Treasurer for questions about payment posting or account balances.

The screenshot below shows the Campbell County tax payment options page.

Campbell County GIS and 911 Maps Portal

In addition to the ArcGIS Data Hub, Campbell County maintains a GIS and 911 Maps page at co.campbell.va.us/630/GIS-Maps that links to data download options and the main ArcGIS portal. The GIS office maintains authoritative spatial data for the county, including tax maps for each parcel, aerial photography, zoning layers, and address data.

GIS data downloads are available to property researchers, developers, and the general public. This makes Campbell County's data relatively accessible compared to many smaller Virginia counties. If you need raw parcel data for analysis or to build a map, the data hub lets you download it in multiple GIS formats.

For any property research in Campbell County, the combination of the GIS portal for visual reference and the Circuit Court Clerk's deed index for the legal record chain covers the main sources. The Real Estate office can also help with current ownership and assessment data if you are trying to verify who owns a specific parcel or what value has been placed on it by the county.

All land records and property deeds in Campbell County are governed by Title 55.1 of the Virginia Code. Recording requirements under § 55.1-600 apply to all instruments affecting title to real property in the county.

The screenshot below shows the Campbell County GIS and 911 Maps portal with data download options.