Northampton County, Virginia Property Records

Northampton County, Virginia, consists of six incorporated towns. Property records in Northampton County, VA, are official land and property ownership documents. They allow the tracking of sales and transfers critical for taxation, development, and planning.

With a median household income of $69,545, Northampton County property records display average home values near $211,300 and a median rent of $984. In property taxes, the county collects 0.74% on average from a property's assessed fair market value.

In Northampton County, VA, property records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. This office is responsible for recording, indexing, and permanently storing various real estate records, including deeds, mortgages, financing statements, judgments, plats, liens, and more.

To enhance public accessibility, the Northampton County Circuit Court utilizes the Supreme Court of Virginia's Online Remote Access to Land Records and offers limited access to Secure Remote Access (SRA) through subscription.

Property records accessible via the online system include deed index and images, UCC financing statements index, and judgment records from 1997 to the present, along with oversized plats and miscellaneous documents. Records online are typically searchable by party name, recording date, instrument number, instrument type, book and page details, and legal description.

For individuals interested in accessing property records through SRA, a Subscription Agreement Application for Secure Remote Access form must be completed and submitted to the Clerk's office along with the applicable subscription fee.

Alternatively, during regular office hours, individuals can access records in person by visiting the Clerk's office at 5229 The Hornes, Eastville, VA. If in-person access is not possible, copies of documents can be requested by sending a written request, along with the necessary documentation and payment, to the mailing address P.O. Box 36, Eastville, VA 23347-0036.

For detailed information regarding fee schedules, accepted payment methods, and further assistance, contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 757-678-0465.

If zoning verification is needed, contact the Northampton County Zoning Administrator, who oversees development and land use per the county's zoning ordinance. The Administrator maintains zoning maps and records and can confirm the zoning designation and classification of a particular county property.