Giles County Property Records Search

Giles County property records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Pearisburg, Virginia, the official keeper of all recorded land instruments in the county. The clerk's office holds deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and other documents that affect real property in Giles County. These records are public. You can search land records through vacourts.gov, look up real estate assessments through the county's online ConciseCAMA system, or visit the Pearisburg courthouse in person. Mail requests are accepted for copies of recorded documents. The Commissioner of the Revenue handles property assessment data for the county.

Giles County Real Estate Assessment System

Giles County provides online access to real estate assessment data through the ConciseCAMA system at giles.cama.concisesystems.com. The site displays proposed 2026 reassessment values and ownership data as of January 1, 2026. Billing is also based on January 1, 2026 values.

The portal shows proposed reassessment values and ownership data as of January 1, 2026. The county notes that value changes made during the year will not reflect on current billing until the next assessment cycle.

All data on the ConciseCAMA system is for general reference only. When researching real estate in Giles County, the official records in the Commissioner of the Revenue's office remain the authoritative source. Do not rely on online data for legal or financial decisions about property ownership.

Giles County Commissioner of Revenue

The Commissioner of the Revenue's office is located at the Giles County Annex Building, 130 North Main St., Pearisburg, VA 24134. Phone: (540) 921-3321. Fax: (540) 921-3473. The Commissioner is an elected constitutional officer responsible for discovering all sources of revenue and fairly assessing all property.

The Commissioner's office maintains real estate ownership records and manages the Land Use and Tax Relief programs. The office also assesses all personal and business personal property, public service corporations, and provides assistance to taxpayers. The office locally processes state tax returns as well.

For those who need help with taxes, the office can connect you with free federal income tax preparation services if your total income is $49,000 or less for the current tax year. Call (540) 921-3321 to see if you qualify for this free service.

Personal property assessments in Giles County are based on 100 percent of the retail value from the January edition of the NADA Official Used Car Guide and the Official Older Used Car Guide. This applies to vehicles and other personal property taxed on an annual basis.

Giles County Property Tax Payments

Giles County property tax payment options include online payment, in-person payment at the Treasurer's office, and payment by mail. You can search Giles County property tax payment records by parcel number, owner name, or account number and pay property taxes online through the county system.

Property tax is assessed on property owned on January 1 of each year. If you own a vehicle or other personal property on January 1, you owe tax for that full year in Giles County. The Commissioner's office handles assessment questions. The Treasurer's office handles actual tax collection and payment processing.

If you have questions about your tax bill, your assessment, or whether a piece of property has been properly transferred to a new owner in the tax records, contact the Commissioner of the Revenue at (540) 921-3321. For payment questions, contact the Treasurer's office at the county courthouse in Pearisburg.

Giles County Circuit Court Land Records

The Circuit Court Clerk in Pearisburg records all deeds, plats, mortgages, deeds of trust, and other instruments affecting real property in Giles County. These recorded documents establish the legal chain of title for all property in the county.

Under Title 55.1 of the Code of Virginia, a deed must be properly recorded in the circuit court of the jurisdiction where the property is located. Recording protects the new owner's title against competing claims from parties who did not have notice of the transaction.

To search Giles County deed records, visit the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Pearisburg. Bring the name of a grantor or grantee and the approximate date of the transaction. Staff can help you search the index. The Virginia Courts website lists contact information for the Giles County Circuit Court Clerk.

Some Virginia counties have enrolled in the Secure Remote Access program, which lets subscribers search land records indexes and view document images online. Ask the Giles Circuit Court Clerk whether online access is available for the records you need. SRA access requires a subscription fee.

Giles County Property Record Search Methods

You have several options for searching Giles County property records. The fastest starting point for assessment data is the ConciseCAMA portal at giles.cama.concisesystems.com. Search by map number, parcel number, or owner name to find basic ownership and value data.

For GIS maps and tax payment records, the county directory lists free search options. You can search Giles County property tax and assessment records by owner name, map number, or address. GIS maps for Giles County are also available online and include river maps, bikeway maps, walkway maps, and other maps of interest.

For deed and title records, the Circuit Court Clerk in Pearisburg is the right office. Bring as much identifying information as you can: full name of the property owner, street address, tax map number, or deed book reference. The more you know going in, the faster the search goes.

Under § 55.1-600 and related provisions of Title 55.1, land records are public records in Virginia. You have the right to view recorded documents and indexes. Copying fees may apply. If you have questions about your rights to access records, the clerk's office can explain what is available to the public.

Giles County Tax Relief and Land Use Programs

Giles County offers tax relief programs for qualifying property owners. The Commissioner of the Revenue handles applications for the Tax Relief program and the Land Use program. These programs can reduce your tax burden if your property or personal circumstances qualify.

The Land Use program allows qualifying agricultural and forested lands to be assessed based on use value rather than full market value. To qualify, you must meet state requirements about how the land is used and its size. The tax reduction is a deferral. If the land changes use, rollback taxes may be owed going back several years.

Tax relief for elderly and disabled property owners is available to those who meet income and net worth thresholds set by state and local law. You must apply with the Commissioner's office and reapply periodically. Contact the Commissioner of the Revenue at (540) 921-3321 to ask what programs are currently available and what the income limits are.

Personal property tax relief under the state's Personal Property Tax Relief Act may reduce the tax on your personal vehicle. The amount of relief is determined by state formula and applied by the Commissioner of the Revenue when setting your personal property tax bill. Contact the Commissioner's office if you have questions about how PPTRA applies to your vehicle.