Montgomery County Property Records Lookup

Montgomery County property records are held by the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk in Christiansburg, Virginia. The clerk's office is the official place to find and file deeds, deeds of trust, plats, mechanic's liens, and other instruments affecting real estate in the county. All land records are public. You can search online through the county's GIS parcel viewer, use the statewide SRA system at vacourts.gov, or visit the clerk's office during business hours. Mail-in requests are also an option. This page covers where to look, what you'll find, and how to request copies of Montgomery County property records.

Montgomery County Commissioner of Revenue

The Montgomery County Commissioner of Revenue assesses all real estate and personal property in the county. The office is at Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke Street, Suite 1A, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Phone: (540) 382-5710. Fax: (540) 381-6838. The Tax Assessor listed in the statewide directory is Alice Jones at P.O. Box 6358, Christiansburg, VA 24073, phone (540) 381-6800.

Virginia law requires real property to be assessed at fair market value. The Commissioner maintains a record for each parcel in Montgomery County, including the owner of record, assessed value for land and improvements, and the tax map number. The Commissioner also produces the Land Book each year, which the Treasurer uses to bill property taxes. When a deed is recorded at the Circuit Court Clerk's office, the Commissioner updates the ownership record.

The Commissioner of Revenue handles assessment questions, change of address requests, and tax exemption applications. If you believe your assessment is too high, contact the Commissioner's office to request a review. If that does not resolve the dispute, you can appeal to the Board of Equalization. Check your assessment notice for the deadline to file an appeal.

Montgomery County Government Center is at 755 Roanoke St., Christiansburg, VA 24073-3181. The main county contact number is (540) 394-2120. General inquiries can be directed to infodesk@montgomerycountyva.gov. Court-related questions should go directly to the General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, or the Clerk of the Circuit Court, each of which has its own contact information.

Montgomery County and Town of Blacksburg Property Records

Montgomery County includes the Town of Blacksburg, home of Virginia Tech. Property within Blacksburg town limits is still part of Montgomery County for Circuit Court recording purposes. Deeds and land documents for Blacksburg properties are recorded at the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's office in Christiansburg.

Separate search tools exist for Blacksburg properties. A free Town of Blacksburg Property Tax Search and Pay Property Taxes tool is available to search Blacksburg property tax records and pay taxes online by owner name or account number. Town of Blacksburg GIS maps are available to view parcel data by owner name or address. Town of Blacksburg street maps, zoning district maps, parks maps, and other map types are available through the statewide Virginia mapping directory.

Town of Blacksburg Cemetery information is available as a free search, including a GIS map of cemetery plots. Town of Blacksburg Crime Maps are also available, showing police crime data by type, address, and date. These are offered through the statewide Virginia GIS and Mapping Search Directory.

For assessment and tax records specific to the Town of Blacksburg, contact either the Montgomery County Commissioner of Revenue or the Town of Blacksburg directly to clarify which office handles a particular record. For deed recording, all Montgomery County transactions including Blacksburg go through the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk in Christiansburg.

Montgomery County GIS Property Maps

Montgomery County offers a free Property Search and GIS Maps tool, allowing you to search property tax and assessment records by owner name, parcel ID, or address with GIS map integration. A free GIS Maps search is also available to view county GIS layers. A free Maps search provides access to Montgomery County road atlas, trail maps, and other county maps.

Voter and Election Information is available as a free search, showing Montgomery County polling locations and voter precinct maps. These maps and data tools are available through the statewide Virginia Assessor and Property Tax Records Search Directory and the GIS and mapping directory.

GIS maps in Montgomery County show parcel boundaries, roads, zoning districts, and other geographic data maintained by the county. The GIS data is for general reference only. Legal property boundaries are determined by recorded plats and deeds at the Circuit Court Clerk. For a licensed land survey, hire an independently licensed surveyor. You can verify a surveyor's license at the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

The screenshot below shows the Montgomery County property search directory entry from the statewide Virginia records portal, linking to available search tools for the county.

The directory lists the Commissioner of Revenue's office contact information and links to free property search and GIS tools for Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Circuit Court: Deeds and Land Records

The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Christiansburg maintains all land records for Montgomery County. All deeds, deeds of trust, liens, subdivision plats, and other instruments affecting real property must be recorded here. Under Title 55.1 of the Virginia Code, a deed is not valid against third parties until it is recorded. Recording provides public notice of the transaction.

Deeds are indexed by grantor and grantee name. Title searches trace ownership by working backward through these indexes from the current owner. In-person researchers can access the records room at the Montgomery County courthouse in Christiansburg. The clerk's staff can help you find the right index entries but cannot perform the title search. For complex transactions or searches going back many years, a local attorney or title company is the appropriate resource.

Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's office participates in the Virginia COVERS system for electronic land records. Remote online access through the Virginia SRA portal may be available depending on whether the Montgomery County clerk has enabled that feature. Contact the clerk's office to ask about subscription options and fees. The Available Courts tab at vacourts.gov/online/sra/home shows the current access status for Montgomery County.

Deeds, deeds of trust, liens, and other land records for Montgomery County are maintained through the statewide COVERS system. This includes records for properties in both the unincorporated county and within the Town of Blacksburg. All recording fees are set by the Virginia Supreme Court's fee schedule and must be paid at the time of filing.

The screenshot below shows the Montgomery County official homepage at montva.com, which links to county departments including the Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer, and Circuit Court Clerk.

The county site provides contact information for departments handling property records and links to court-specific pages for land record access.

Tax Relief and Special Assessment Programs in Montgomery County

Montgomery County offers tax relief programs for qualifying property owners. Elderly and disabled residents who meet income and net worth thresholds set by local ordinance may qualify for reduced real estate taxes. Contact the Commissioner of Revenue at (540) 382-5710 to find out the current thresholds, application forms, and filing deadlines. Applications are typically due by a set date each year, often May 1 in Virginia counties.

Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability may qualify for a full exemption from real estate taxes on their primary residence under Virginia law. Surviving spouses of qualifying disabled veterans or service members killed in the line of duty may also qualify. Ask the Commissioner of Revenue for the Veterans Exemption Application and current documentation requirements.

Agricultural and forestal properties in Montgomery County may qualify for land use assessment. This program taxes qualifying working land at its use value rather than full market value, which can reduce the tax burden substantially. If property is removed from the land use program, rollback taxes apply. The Commissioner handles these applications and can explain how the rollback tax is calculated.

All Montgomery County property is governed by Title 55.1 of the Virginia Code. Deed recording requirements are at § 55.1-600 and related statutes. For FOIA requests related to property records, contact the relevant constitutional officer in writing. Most property records are already publicly available without a formal FOIA request.