Russell County Property Records

Russell County property records are officially recorded by the Circuit Court Clerk in Lebanon, the county seat, where deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and land instruments dating back to 1966 are stored and available to the public. The clerk's Secure Remote Access system lets you search these records online without visiting the office. In-person and mail requests are both accepted. The Commissioner of the Revenue at 137 Highland Drive, Lebanon, handles ownership records, land use programs, and tax relief. The county's InteractiveGIS portal is another tool for parcel mapping and ownership lookups. This page covers all main search options for Russell County property records.

Commissioner of the Revenue

The office of Commissioner of the Revenue in Russell County is elected every four years. The main role of the Commissioner is to discover all sources of revenue and then to fairly and equitably assess all property.

The office is responsible for maintaining real estate ownership records, the Land Use and Tax Relief programs, assessing all personal and business personal property, and public service taxes. The Commissioner also provides assistance to taxpayers and locally processes state tax returns.

Office address: Russell County Government Center, 137 Highland Drive, Lebanon, VA 24266
Phone: (276) 889-8014
Fax: (276) 889-8092

The Commissioner of Revenue page for Russell County outlines the office's role in maintaining real estate records, tax relief programs, and property assessments.

For questions about your real estate assessment, how your property was valued, or how to apply for tax relief, contact the Commissioner of Revenue at (276) 889-8014. The office also handles Land Use Program applications for qualifying agricultural and forestry properties.

InteractiveGIS Parcel Portal

Russell County maintains a public GIS portal through InteractiveGIS at russcova.interactivegis.com. The portal allows you to search parcels by address, owner name, and tax map number. The InteractiveGIS platform supports layer-based viewing of parcel data for general property research.

The Russell County GIS portal login and disclaimer page provides the terms of use before granting access to parcel mapping data.

All features and data on this site are provided "as is" with no warranties of any kind. Russell County and InteractiveGIS, Inc. expressly disclaim any and all warranties, express or implied, including any warranty regarding accuracy of the data. All map layers are for general reference only. When researching real estate, recorded plats and deeds are the authoritative source for determining legal acreage and ownership. The data was last updated on October 23, 2025.

The portal runs on all modern browsers that support HTML5 and ECMAScript 5, including current versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Users seeking authoritative boundary or ownership information should consult recorded deeds and plats through the Circuit Court Clerk's office or the Commissioner of Revenue.

Online Land Records -- Secure Remote Access (SRA)

The Russell County Circuit Court Clerk's office has made real estate records available online through Secure Remote Access (SRA), provided by Virginia's Judicial System web-enabled Records Management System. This is a significant resource for title researchers, attorneys, and property owners who need to access land records without visiting the courthouse in person.

The following record types are available online through SRA:

Deeds and Land Records: 1966 to current
Financing Statements: 1995 to current
General Miscellaneous: 1980 to current
Judgments: 1989 to current
Marriage Licenses: 1941 to current
Wills and Fiduciaries: 1999 to current

The Online Records SRA page explains the application process, fee schedule, and record types available for remote access from the Russell County Circuit Court Clerk.

To access records via SRA, you must submit both a SRA Application and a SRA Agreement for approval by the Clerk, along with the appropriate fees. SRA subscription options and their costs are:

One Year: $600
Six Months: $300
Three Months: $150

Checks must be made for the correct amount or they will be returned. The Clerk's office reviews applications and agreements before granting access. Once approved, subscribers can search the deed index and access indexed records from any location with internet access.

Property Tax Search

Russell County provides an online property tax search portal covering both real and personal property tax payment history. You can use it to verify payment status, review historical tax bills, and confirm assessed values. Search by owner name, account number, or property address.

The Commissioner of Revenue office at the Russell County Government Center is the primary contact for assessment questions, tax relief applications, and ownership record verification. Taxpayers can use the online search to check their accounts before calling the office.

Real and personal property taxes are billed annually. If you have questions about a specific bill or believe a payment was not credited correctly, contact the Treasurer's office. For questions about how the assessed value was determined, contact the Commissioner of Revenue.

Land Use Program and Tax Relief

The Commissioner of Revenue in Russell County administers the Land Use Assessment Program. Qualifying agricultural, horticultural, forest, and open space properties may be taxed at use value rather than fair market value under the program. Eligibility is based on criteria set in the Code of Virginia, including minimum acreage and active use requirements.

Tax relief for the elderly and disabled is also available. Income and net worth thresholds set by county ordinance determine eligibility. The Commissioner's office handles applications for these programs. Call (276) 889-8014 for current eligibility requirements and to request an application form.

Disabled veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for real estate tax exemptions under Virginia law. The Commissioner's office can confirm eligibility criteria and assist with the application process. These exemptions are set by state statute and administered locally.

Under Title 55.1 of the Code of Virginia, all real property must be assessed at 100% of fair market value. If you believe your assessment does not reflect fair market value, you can file an appeal. Start with the Commissioner's office and, if needed, proceed to the Board of Equalization or Circuit Court.

Circuit Court Land Records -- In-Person Access

For records that predate the SRA system, or for certified copies and detailed document research, an in-person visit to the Russell County Circuit Court Clerk's office in Lebanon is necessary. The Clerk's office holds the complete archive of recorded land documents for the county.

All conveyances of real property must be recorded under Title 55.1 to be effective against third parties. Recording fees are collected at the time of filing. The Clerk's staff can confirm the current fee schedule and the required format for documents submitted for recording.

Deeds, deeds of trust, plats, and other land documents contain the full legal description of each parcel, the names of grantor and grantee, consideration paid, and any conditions or encumbrances. These details are essential for title work, lending, and legal disputes. GIS parcel data and tax records are useful reference tools, but they are not substitutes for the recorded legal documents.

Title companies, attorneys, lenders, and real estate professionals doing work in Russell County rely on a combination of the SRA online index and in-person courthouse visits to complete their research. Planning ahead is important, especially for older records that may only be available in physical deed books.