Pittsylvania County Property Records

Pittsylvania County property records are maintained by the Clerk of Circuit Court in Chatham, Virginia, the official keeper of all land instruments recorded in the county. Deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and other real estate documents are on file at the courthouse and open for public review. You can search online through the SRA system at vacourts.gov or look up real estate data through the county's WebPAAS portal. In-person visits to the clerk's office in Chatham are welcome during business hours, and mail-in copy requests are accepted. The county also has an ArcGIS Enterprise GIS system for parcel mapping, and assessment data is available through the Commissioner of Revenue's office. This page covers each way to search Pittsylvania County property records.

Circuit Court Clerk - Official Land Records

The Pittsylvania Circuit Court is part of the 22nd Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The Clerk of Court is Hon. Angie R. Harris. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone: (434) 432-7887. Fax: (434) 432-7913.

The Clerk of Circuit Court is the official recorder of all deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and other instruments affecting real property in Pittsylvania County. Under Title 55.1 of the Code of Virginia, recording is required to make a deed effective against third parties. All instruments are indexed by party name, instrument type, and legal description.

For in-person access, visit the courthouse in Chatham during business hours. Staff can help you use the indexes but do not perform title searches. Pittsylvania County is not a pro-rating jurisdiction. Any assessment of property made by the Commissioner of Revenue's office is based on residency and ownership as of January 1 of the tax year. If you own a home, land, or personal property as of January 1, you are liable to Pittsylvania County for taxes for the entire year.

Visit the Virginia Judicial System page for Pittsylvania County for current Clerk contact details and office hours.

WebPAAS - Public Access Real Estate Data

Pittsylvania County provides a Public Access real estate data portal at keyweb.pittgov.net/WebPAAS. This system is a public service to the citizens of Pittsylvania County, providing access to property assessment and ownership data. The information is updated by the county and is intended for general reference.

The county makes no warranties about data accuracy, though every attempt is made to ensure the information is accurate and timely. This site is not intended to replace official sources and should not be used as the exclusive basis for decision-making. The use of information from this site is strictly voluntary and at the user's sole risk. Pittsylvania County assumes no responsibility or liability for use or misuse of this data.

WebPAAS is useful for looking up assessed values, ownership information, and parcel data before a courthouse visit. For any legal or financial transaction, verify all information with the official records at the Circuit Court Clerk's office and the Commissioner of Revenue.

The Pittsylvania County WebPAAS portal provides public access to real estate assessment data with a disclaimer about data accuracy and intended use.

Access the WebPAAS portal to search Pittsylvania County property data by parcel number, owner name, or address.

New ArcGIS Enterprise GIS Portal

Pittsylvania County launched a new online GIS portal built on ArcGIS Enterprise, a full GIS software package through ESRI. With a streamlined appearance, improved data accuracy, and more available data layers, this system serves a wide range of users who need parcel and geographic data for the county.

Previously, Pittsylvania County contracted with a third-party firm for its parcel viewer. With the new portal, county staff can now build, develop, and maintain their own web application. When data is updated on the county end, it updates almost instantaneously on the GIS site, rather than waiting for a third-party vendor to push updates.

Helpful map layers include data on each of the 50,000-plus parcels in Pittsylvania County, utility provider service areas, school zones for elementary, middle, and high schools, fire and EMS stations and districts, and convenience center locations. Tips for use: the more layers you enable, the slower the site loads. The site pulls from your browser cache, so it may load slowly the first time you visit.

Access the new GIS portal through the New GIS Portal page on the Pittsylvania County website. For parcel ownership and assessment data, or address, zoning, or permit information, contact the appropriate department directly rather than relying solely on the GIS portal.

The Pittsylvania County new ArcGIS Enterprise GIS portal provides near-real-time parcel data with 50,000-plus parcels and multiple map layers.

The new GIS portal replaced the previous third-party parcel viewer with a county-maintained system that updates data almost instantly when changes are made.

Maps and GIS Department

The GIS group's purpose in Pittsylvania County is to provide the most updated GIS data to the county and the public. Some GIS data is sensitive, although public information. For such data, an Open Records Request may be necessary to obtain it.

General and common maps are available for download from the county's website. Hard copy maps are available in various print sizes for a fee to cover the cost of supplies. Individual Printed Map Prices (effective October 1, 2023): 8.5x11 - $0.50 monochrome, $1.00 color; 11x17 - $1.00 monochrome, $4.00 color; 17x22 - $3.00 monochrome, $8.00 color; 22x34 - $5.00 monochrome, $12.00 color; 34x44 and larger - $10.00 monochrome, $20.00 color. Shipping per map ranges from $3.00 to $5.00.

Barry Guidry serves as GIS Systems Analyst at phone 434-432-7998. Information Technology is located at 1 Center Street, Chatham, VA 24531. Phone: 434-432-7769. For parcel ownership and assessment information, contact the Commissioner of the Revenue for Pittsylvania County at 434-432-7940.

Visit the Maps and GIS Department page for download links, map ordering procedures, and direct contact with the GIS office.

The Pittsylvania County Maps and GIS department page describes data access, map ordering fees, and contacts for parcel and address information.

Hard copy maps are available from the GIS Department at 1 Center Street, Chatham. Prices vary by size and whether color or black and white is needed.

Commissioner of Revenue - Assessments and Tax Relief

The Commissioner of the Revenue is a constitutional office of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the County of Pittsylvania. The Commissioner is locally elected every four years and is the chief tax authority for the locality. Robin Goard serves as Commissioner of the Revenue at 11 N Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531. Phone: 434-432-7940. Fax: 434-432-7957. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Commissioner is responsible for: assessing all personal and business property and all machinery and tools; maintaining real estate assessments; overseeing the Land Use Program; overseeing the state income tax and estimated filing process; overseeing the Tax Relief Programs for the Elderly, Disabled, and Disabled Veterans; and overseeing the county meals and transient occupancy taxes.

Real Estate General Reassessment effective January 1, 2018 was performed by Wingate Appraisal Services. The most recent reassessment, effective January 1, 2024, was performed by Pearson's Appraisal Services. Between general reassessments, new construction and subdivision changes are assessed by the Commissioner's office.

For tax relief programs, disabled veterans with 100% service-connected disability may qualify for a full real estate tax exemption on their primary residence. Applications must be filed annually by the deadline set by the Commissioner of the Revenue. Contact the office at 434-432-7940 for full eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

The governing law for property records is Title 55.1 of the Code of Virginia. Deed recording requirements and their legal effect are addressed in § 55.1-600.