Search Powhatan County Property Records
Powhatan County property records are maintained by the Clerk of Circuit Court in Powhatan, Virginia, the official custodian of all real estate instruments filed in the county. Deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and other land documents are recorded at the courthouse and available to the public. You can search online through the SRA system at vacourts.gov, use the CivQuest GIS viewer for parcel data, visit the clerk's office in person during business hours, or send in a mail-in request for copies. Tax assessments are handled by the Commissioner of Revenue, and tax payments can be made through the Treasurer's office. This page covers all your options for finding Powhatan County property records.
Powhatan County Property Records
Clerk of the Circuit Court - Land Records
The Clerk of Circuit Court is a constitutional officer elected every eight years. The current Clerk of Court, Teresa Hash Dobbins, has served since 2014. The Clerk serves as the recorder of deeds and probate judge, issues marriage licenses and fictitious names, and is the official court administrator for all civil and criminal court cases.
The Powhatan Circuit Court is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Recording Times: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Address: 3880 Old Buckingham Road, Suite C, Powhatan, VA 23139. Phone: (804) 598-5660. Fax: (804) 598-5608.
The Code of Virginia lists more than 800 responsibilities of the Clerk, many of which are complex. Circuit Court Clerks in Virginia perform duties that in many states are divided among three or four separate offices. Virginia has combined judicial and administrative functions into a single office, which saves citizens significant tax dollars.
Staff includes Rene M. Holy (Chief Deputy Clerk), Lisa Drewry (Deputy Clerk, Criminal Division), Tiffani Newman (Deputy Clerk, Criminal Division), Darlene E. Tyler (Deputy Clerk, Land Records), Vince Whittaker (Deputy Clerk, Passport Division), and Tammy Worley (Deputy Clerk, Civil Division). For land record matters, ask for the Land Records division when you call.
Under Title 55.1 of the Code of Virginia, all deeds and other conveyance instruments must be recorded to be effective against third parties. The requirement under § 55.1-600 makes recorded land records the authoritative source for property ownership in Powhatan County. Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court page on the county website for current information.
The Powhatan County Clerk of the Circuit Court page describes the broad range of responsibilities handled by the clerk's office, including land record recording and deed indexing.
Land records at the Powhatan Clerk's office are recorded Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 3880 Old Buckingham Road, Suite C.
CivQuest GIS Parcel Viewer
Powhatan County's primary online mapping tool is the CivQuest GIS Parcel Viewer. This interactive mapping system provides access to property parcels, zoning, floodplains, roads, and other geographic data layers. Users can search parcels by parcel number, owner name, or address and access property cards with assessment and ownership information.
The GIS portal is maintained by Powhatan County and linked from the official county website as the primary mapping resource. It is one of the quickest ways to find a specific parcel and get basic ownership and assessment information without a courthouse visit. The system is particularly useful when you are trying to locate a parcel by address or owner name before pulling the full deed history from the Circuit Court Clerk.
As with all GIS systems, the data shown is for general reference and may not reflect the most recent deed recordings or ownership changes. The official record is always at the Clerk of Circuit Court, with assessment data maintained by the Commissioner of Revenue.
The Powhatan County CivQuest GIS parcel viewer provides interactive mapping and parcel data search capabilities.
Search the Powhatan CivQuest viewer by owner name, parcel number, or address to view property boundaries and ownership data.
Commissioner of Revenue - Assessments and Tax Programs
The mission of the Commissioner of the Revenue Office is to provide efficient and effective taxpayer services through diligent and careful maintenance of taxpayer records in Real Estate, ensuring the highest quality of services to Powhatan County citizens. The Commissioner holds office as an agent of the Commonwealth and as a local government officer.
Maintained records include: Business Taxation, Land Use and Relief for the Elderly and Disabled Programs, Personal Property, and State Income Taxes. The Commissioner administers special taxes on bank franchises, machinery and tools, and minerals. The office also runs the county's real estate tax relief program and assesses individual and business personal property taxes.
The Commissioner of the Revenue is elected by citizens to a four-year term. For current contact details and program information, visit the Commissioner of the Revenue page on the Powhatan County website.
The Powhatan County Commissioner of Revenue page describes the full scope of tax assessment and relief program responsibilities handled by this elected office.
The Commissioner of Revenue assesses real estate, personal property, business property, and administers tax relief programs for eligible Powhatan County residents.
Treasurer - Tax Rates and Payment Options
The Treasurer is one of five Constitutional Officers elected by Powhatan County citizens. The Treasurer collects local taxes and maintains the county's funds in strict compliance with the Code of Virginia. Becky Nunnally serves as Treasurer. Mailing: P.O. Box 87, Powhatan, VA 23139. Physical: 3834 Old Buckingham Rd, Suite D, Powhatan, VA 23139. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: (804) 598-5625. Email: Treasurer@powhatanva.gov.
The Treasurer bills and collects current and delinquent Personal Property and Real Estate taxes assessed by the Commissioner of Revenue. The office also collects funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia, local convenience centers, Parks and Recreation, utilities, and many other sources. The Treasurer monitors and reconciles all funds coming into and out of the county and invests those funds securely.
Current Tax Rates in Powhatan County: Machinery and tools - $3.60 per $100; Personal property - $3.60 per $100; Real estate - $0.75 per $100; Aircraft - $3.60 per $100; Personal property for volunteer firefighters and rescue squads - $0.00001; Vehicles and semi-trailers with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more - $3.60; Transient Occupancy Tax - 5%; Data Center - $0.40.
Business Incentives: In order to attract and retain business, the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors offers no gross-receipts business and professional occupational license tax. This is a noteworthy benefit for businesses considering the county.
As of September 29, 2025, the 2025 second half Real Estate and Personal Property bills were mailed. The due date for both was November 5, payable online, in person, or through mail or drop box. Visit the Treasurer page for current payment options and upcoming due dates.
The Powhatan County Treasurer's page shows tax billing, collection responsibilities, and current payment options for real estate and personal property taxes.
Real estate taxes in Powhatan County are $0.75 per $100 assessed value. Contact the Treasurer at (804) 598-5625 for payment questions and current bills.
VA Deed Alert and Fraud Protection
Virginia Deed Alert is a free, fraud alert service available statewide and now offered in Powhatan County. Property owners can sign up to receive alerts when documents are recorded against their property in the land records. This is an important protection tool, particularly for owners of unencumbered properties that may be targeted by deed fraud schemes.
To sign up for VA Deed Alert, contact the Clerk of Circuit Court's office at 3880 Old Buckingham Road, Suite C, Powhatan, VA 23139. Phone: (804) 598-5660. The service is free and provides email notifications when any new instrument is recorded against your property.
This type of service is especially valuable for property owners who do not regularly monitor land records. Any unexpected recording activity can be caught quickly, allowing you to take action before a fraudulent transfer goes unnoticed for months or years.
The legal framework for property records in Powhatan County is Title 55.1 of the Code of Virginia. Specific recording requirements and their effect on third parties are in § 55.1-600. For questions about what is recorded against your property, contact the Clerk of Circuit Court directly.