Charles City County Property Records

Charles City County property records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk in Charles City, Virginia, who serves as the official recorder for all land instruments in the county. The clerk's office holds deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and other documents that affect real property. All of these records are open to the public. You can search online through the statewide court system at vacourts.gov, use the county's GIS parcel data portal, visit the clerk's office in person, or send a mail request. The Commissioner of Revenue and Treasurer also maintain assessment and tax records that supplement the land documents held by the clerk.

Charles City County Circuit Court Clerk

The Charles City Circuit Court is part of the 9th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The Clerk of Court is Hon. Victoria E. Washington. The court is at 10780 Courthouse Road, P.O. Box 86, Charles City, VA 23030. Phone: (804) 652-2108. Civil Division and Ministers: (804) 652-2105. Criminal Division: (804) 652-2107. Fax: (804) 829-5647. Office hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (recording stops at 4:00 PM). The presiding judge is Hon. B. Elliott Bondurant.

The Clerk of Circuit Court is a constitutionally elected officer who serves as recorder of deeds, plats, and estates. The clerk issues marriage licenses and serves as the official court administrator for all civil and criminal cases. The office creates and maintains all court files and records, prepares court orders and jury lists, contacts jurors and issues summons and court processes, and processes appointments of notaries and law enforcement officers.

To record a deed or other land instrument in Charles City County, bring the original signed and notarized document to the clerk's office. The clerk will review it for compliance with Virginia recording requirements, collect the applicable fee, stamp and index it, and return the recorded copy. Once recorded, the document becomes part of the permanent public record under Title 55.1 of the Virginia Code.

The screenshot below shows the Charles City County Circuit Court Clerk page with land records and court administration information.

Charles City County Commissioner of Revenue and Tax Rates

The Commissioner of Revenue for Charles City County is Candice Jones. Physical address: 10780 Courthouse Road, Charles City, VA 23030. Mailing address: P.O. Box 7, Charles City, VA 23030. Phone: 804-652-2161. Fax: 804-829-6228.

The commissioner is elected for a four-year term and is the main tax assessing officer for the county under the Virginia Constitution. The office evaluates various taxes including tangible personal property, machinery and tools, common carrier, bank franchise, real estate, and public service taxes. The commissioner also offers support for income forms and facilitates electronic filing of federal and state income tax returns.

FY 2025-2026 tax rates in Charles City County are: Real Estate at $0.69 per $100, Mobile Homes at $0.72 per $100, Tangible Personal Property at $3.75 per $100, Machinery and Tools at $3.00 per $100, Common Carrier at $3.00 per $100, and Merchants Capital at $2.80 per $100.

The commissioner's office manages the Real Estate Tax Relief programs for the Elderly and/or Disabled and the Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Relief and Personal Property initiatives. It is also responsible for issuing new Business Permits. The office connects with the county's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to maintain online records of real estate assessments. Beyond assessing property and business taxes, the commissioner collaborates with other departments to enforce tax policies and assist citizens with tax-related matters.

The screenshot below shows the Charles City County Commissioner of Revenue page with tax rates and assessment responsibilities.

Charles City County GIS Data Portal

Charles City County provides a public GIS data portal at dataportal-charlescityvagis.hub.arcgis.com powered by ArcGIS Hub. The portal provides access to property parcels, zoning, land use, and other county-maintained spatial datasets. Users can search, view, and download GIS data in multiple formats through the ArcGIS Hub interface.

The GIS data portal connects directly with the Commissioner of Revenue's online real estate assessment records, making it possible to find parcel and assessment information in one place. Explore the open data and tools available to build your own property insights or do basic ownership and boundary research before a courthouse visit.

For formal title research, recorded plats and deeds at the Circuit Court Clerk's office remain the legal authority. The GIS portal is for general reference and informational purposes. Parcel boundaries shown on the GIS may not reflect recent subdivisions or boundary adjustments until after the GIS is updated with new data.

The screenshot below shows the Charles City County GIS data portal interface.

Charles City County Treasurer and Tax Payments

The Treasurer's Office mission is to serve citizens by delivering an efficient, courteous, confidential, and equitable revenue system. The office collects real estate taxes (due December 5 and June 5), personal property taxes (due December 5), water and sewer bill payments, and revenue from State and Federal Government. Dog licenses and landfill decals are also sold through the Treasurer's Office.

Payment options include cash, check, money order, or credit card (only Visa and Mastercard are accepted in office, with a convenience fee). A drop box is available in the Government Administration building parking lot for check or money order payments only. No cash in the drop box. When paying by mail, at the office, or at the drop box, provide the office portion of the tax statement with your payment.

To pay by credit card online, visit the ACI Payments website and go to the Local Payment Center link. You can also pay by phone through ACI Payments at 833-EZ-TO-PAY (833-398-6729). With either method, use Jurisdiction Code 1081. You will be notified of the convenience fee before confirming payment. A receipt number is provided when payment is confirmed.

Tax relief is available for elderly and handicapped homeowners. Contact the Commissioner of Revenue to find out if you qualify. The Treasurer's Office ensures that your rights are protected in all collection procedures and maintains the highest standards for the integrity of the tax system.

The screenshot below shows the Charles City County Treasurer page with payment options and collection duties.

Searching Charles City County Property Records

Charles City County is a small county on the Virginia Peninsula between Richmond and Williamsburg. Property research here follows the same pattern as other Virginia counties: deeds at the Circuit Court Clerk, assessments at the Commissioner of Revenue, and parcel maps through the GIS portal.

To find a specific property, start with the GIS data portal to identify the parcel and get the tax map or parcel number. Then use that number to search the deed index at the clerk's office at 10780 Courthouse Road. If you need images of recorded documents remotely, contact the clerk about SRA (Secure Remote Access) subscription options. Not all clerks' offices offer SRA, but many do, and the availability and fee schedule can be confirmed by calling the clerk directly.

For current ownership and assessed value, contact the Commissioner of Revenue. The commissioner's office also connects with the GIS system, so parcel data and assessment data may be viewable together through the county's online portal. Recording requirements under § 55.1-600 of the Virginia Code apply to all deeds and land instruments in Charles City County.