Search King and Queen County Property Records

King and Queen County property records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk at King and Queen Court House, Virginia, who serves as the official custodian of deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and other real estate instruments in the county. In-person visits to the courthouse are the primary way to look up deed history and title records. Online tools for parcel data and assessments are limited, so the clerk's office is often the best starting point. Mail requests for copies of recorded documents are accepted. The Commissioner of Revenue and Treasurer handle assessments and tax records. This page covers the main resources for King and Queen County property records.

King and Queen County Commissioner of Revenue

The Commissioner of the Revenue is a state constitutional officer and the chief assessing officer of the local government in King and Queen County. Kelly N. Lumpkin serves as Commissioner. Chief Deputy Commissioner is Brenda Robinson. Deputy Commissioner is Ivonnlyn Ellis. The office address is 242 Allen's Circle, Suite I, P.O. Box 178, King and Queen C.H., VA 23085. Phone: (804) 785-5976 or (804) 769-5002. Fax: (804) 785-5880. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Commissioner's Office is responsible for preparing the land book and personal property book used for taxation purposes each year. Duties include assessing all new construction and changes to improvements on real estate, administering tax relief for elderly, disabled, and veteran residents, assessing all personal property including machinery and equipment of individuals and businesses, assessing all businesses for business licenses, and administering Public Service Corporation Taxes.

Real estate tax rates in King and Queen County are $0.50 per $100 of assessed value. Personal property is taxed at $3.94 per $100 of assessed value. Machinery and tools at $1.10 per $100. Merchant's capital at $0.65 per $100. Manufactured homes at $0.50 per $100. Farm machinery and livestock at $1.10 per $100. Public Service Corporations at $0.50 per $100. Aircraft at $1.58 per $100.

The screenshot below shows the King and Queen County Treasurer's Office page, covering tax collection duties and payment options.

Important tax dates: Personal Property Tax is due December 5. Real Estate Tax is due December 5. Business License Fee is due March 1. Real Estate Tax Exemption applications for elderly and disabled must be filed by April 1 each year.

King and Queen County Property Cards and Online Search

King and Queen County provides residents several resources to look up real property information from home or office. The Commissioner of the Revenue's property cards tool at eservices.kingandqueenco.net provides detailed information on each parcel. Search for property using Owner Name, Parcel Number, or Address. The property cards index is maintained by the Commissioner of the Revenue's office and includes parcel details, assessment values, and ownership information.

The County Treasurer's online real estate and personal property tax inquiry tool provides property tax history and related information. Together, these two online tools let you check ownership, assessed value, and tax payment status without visiting the county offices.

For a visual representation of real property and land parcels throughout the county, use the GIS mapping tool. The interactive GIS map is accessible from home or office and covers the full county. Data layers include property parcels, roads, addresses, and aerial photography.

King and Queen County GIS Interactive Mapping

King and Queen County provides an interactive GIS mapping tool through ArcGIS at experience.arcgis.com. The tool provides an interactive visual representation of real property and land parcels throughout the county. Users can explore parcel boundaries, zoning information, and geographic features through the ArcGIS Experience Builder interface.

The screenshot below shows the King and Queen County ArcGIS interactive GIS mapping tool.

The GIS map is a good first step when you do not know the parcel number for a specific property. Once you identify the parcel visually, take the number to the Commissioner's property cards tool or the clerk's office for official assessment and deed records.

All GIS data in King and Queen County is for general reference only and does not represent a legal description. For official parcel boundaries, rely on recorded plats and deeds at the Circuit Court Clerk's office.

How to Pay King and Queen County Property Taxes

King and Queen County offers several ways to pay taxes and fees. Online payments are available through Official Payments (ACI Payments) at www.officialpayments.com or by phone at 1-800-272-9829. Use jurisdiction code 6221 when prompted. You will need your Social Security number for personal property payments and a map number for real estate payments.

Paying by mail: send your payment to King and Queen County Treasurer, P.O. Box 98, King and Queen CH, VA 23085. Include the remittance stub from your tax bill to ensure proper credit.

Locked drop boxes are available at three locations: HUB33 in Shacklefords, King and Queen Library in St. Stephens Church, and the King and Queen Courthouse lobby entrance. These provide a secure way to submit payments outside of regular office hours.

Paying at the banks: C and F Bank (West Point, Middlesex, Mechanicsville) and United Bank (West Point, Manquin, Tappahannock) accept payments on the county's behalf. No tax payments are accepted at either bank after the due date listed on the bill.

In-person payments at the Treasurer's Office at 242 Allen's Circle, Suite H, P.O. Box 98, King and Queen C.H., VA 23085 accept cash, check, and all major credit cards with a 3.5% convenience fee. Phone: (804) 785-5978 or (804) 769-5004. No partial payments are accepted; you must pay what is listed on the bill.

2025 satellite office locations include King and Queen County Library in St. Stephens Church and Hub33 in Shacklefords on select dates from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check with the Treasurer's Office for the current schedule of satellite office visits.

King and Queen County Property Records: Legal Framework

All property in King and Queen County is governed by Title 55.1 of the Virginia Code. Deeds and other land instruments must be recorded under § 55.1-600 to be effective against third parties who have no notice of the transfer. The Circuit Court Clerk is the custodian of all recorded land documents in the county.

Virginia law requires that the Tax Map or Parcel ID number appear on the first page of any deed submitted for recording. The consideration value and assessed value must also be stated. These requirements apply to all land instruments including deeds, deeds of trust, and plats.

FOIA requests for property records in King and Queen County follow Virginia Code § 2.2-3700 et seq. Public records are presumed open unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Contact the Commissioner of Revenue for assessment records, the Treasurer for payment records, or the Circuit Court Clerk for recorded land documents.

Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled is available in King and Queen County. Applications must be filed by April 1 of each year. Income and asset limits apply. Contact the Commissioner of Revenue at (804) 785-5976 for current qualification thresholds and the application form.