Find Property Records in New Kent County

New Kent County property records are held by the Clerk of Circuit Court in New Kent, Virginia, where deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and other land instruments are recorded and open to the public. The clerk is the official keeper of all real estate documents filed in the county. Searching is easy. You can look up records online using the SRA system at vacourts.gov or through the county's GIS portal, visit the courthouse in New Kent during business hours, or send a mail-in request for copies. Tax assessments and ownership data are available through the Commissioner of Revenue's real estate database. This page explains how to find and access New Kent County property records.

Clerk of Circuit Court - Land Records

New Kent County Circuit Court houses permanent land records dating from September 1864. Marriage licenses go back to 1858 and probate records from September 1864. Civil and criminal cases, judgments, and financing statements are all available to the public in person at the courthouse.

The circuit court handles New Kent's land records, issues marriage licenses, grants divorces, handles will probates and estate qualifications, and hears appeals from the General District Court. This is the core office for property record research in the county.

Copies cost $0.50 per page with an additional $2.00 per certification. The office does not fax copies. You may send a written request with a specific book and page reference, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope, and the office will mail the copies you request. Credit card payments over the phone are not accepted.

Records are available to the public and staff will help you search if you visit in person. The circuit court staff does not act as a title searcher but will assist you in using the indexes and finding what you need. Visit the New Kent Circuit Court Clerk page for current hours and procedures.

The New Kent County courts page describes the circuit court's role in maintaining land records and its other judicial functions.

Land records at the circuit court date to 1864 and are the primary source for deeds and property ownership history in New Kent County.

Property Information Hub and GIS Parcel Viewer

New Kent County's Property Information page is the central hub linking GIS mapping, the Land Development Viewer, and the real estate records database. This is a good first stop when researching any property in the county.

The Land Development Viewer shows proposed developments, both commercial and residential, for property within New Kent County. The GIS Mapping Site is at parcelviewer.geodecisions.com/newkent. An Online Real Estate Database includes assessment data effective as of January 1, 2026.

The GIS data are proprietary to the County of New Kent. Information shown on maps is derived from public records that are constantly undergoing change. This information does not replace a site survey and is not warranted for content or accuracy. The County does not guarantee the positional or thematic accuracy of the GIS data, and the GIS data are not a legal representation of features depicted.

The New Kent County property information hub links to GIS, land development, and real estate records tools.

The county's property hub connects parcel viewers, development project tracking, and the real estate assessment database in one place.

The GIS parcel viewer requires login to access full data. The login page provides the county's disclaimer about data accuracy and terms of use.

Once logged in to the parcel viewer, users can search parcels by owner name, parcel number, or address and view assessment details.

Real Estate Records and Land Books

New Kent County's Commissioner of Revenue maintains real estate records through its Real Estate Records page. This includes Real Estate Transfers and Real Estate Land Books. Land books for 2025 are provided in Excel format online.

Note: the official land book is the one found in the New Kent County Circuit Court, which is signed and notarized. Land books provided online are unofficial copies. For any legal purpose, use the official record at the courthouse.

Reassessment information and real estate forms are also available online. These include real estate appeal applications, help guides, and rate files. Some information about land records may also be available through the Commissioner of Revenue or Vision Government Solutions.

Under Title 55.1 of the Code of Virginia, deeds and other conveyance instruments must be recorded in the local circuit court to be effective against third parties. The requirement for indexing under § 55.1-600 ensures that records can be found and relied upon by buyers, lenders, and the public.

Commissioner of Revenue

The mission of the Commissioner of the Revenue is to serve New Kent County citizens by advocating and promoting programs to minimize the tax burden while ensuring the county collects all revenue it is entitled to under Virginia law. The office fairly and equitably identifies and assesses all sources of revenue according to the laws of the Commonwealth.

The Commissioner assesses all personal and business property, maintains real estate ownership records, and provides county officials with accurate information for decision-making. Taxpayers receive accurate information about revenue assessments through this office.

For current assessment data, contact the Commissioner of Revenue at the New Kent County courthouse. You can also review assessment information through the Online Real Estate Database linked from the county's Property Information page, which shows assessments effective January 1, 2026.

Visit the Commissioner of Revenue page for full contact details, office hours, and current program information.

Treasurer - Tax Collection and Payments

The County Treasurer is the custodian of all public monies. The Treasurer collects personal property taxes, real estate taxes, state estimated taxes, public utility charges, court and sheriff fees, license taxes, permit fees, and dog licenses. The Treasurer is elected every four years and reports directly to the citizens of New Kent County.

Online Payment Options include a Taxpayer Portal with Inquiry and DMV Hold Fees, as well as Utility Payments. Visit the New Kent Treasurer page for payment links, due dates, and contact information.

If you are researching a property for tax delinquency or outstanding liens, the Treasurer's office is the right place to start. For underlying assessed values used to calculate the tax bill, contact the Commissioner of Revenue.

Courts and Legal Framework

The circuit court is the main court for land record matters. It hears civil cases with claims over $25,000 and appeals from the General District Court. The General District Court handles civil suits for claims of $25,000 or less. Appeals from the General District Court go to the New Kent Circuit Court.

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court handles cases involving child custody, visitation, support, parentage, and juvenile matters. The 9th District Court Services Unit (CSU) New Kent Branch Office is at 7911 Courthouse Way (P.O. Box 144), New Kent, VA 23124. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: 804-966-9622.

For all land record matters, including deeds, plats, and liens, the Circuit Court Clerk is the starting point. The courts page at newkent-va.us/220/Courts outlines which court handles which types of matters and provides contact details.

The Clerk of Circuit Court page shows contact information and land records access options for the New Kent courthouse.

The New Kent Clerk of Circuit Court office is the official recorder of all land records, including deeds, deeds of trust, and plats.