Information
Land Records
Our land records trace back to the 1600's in our record room, and are now accessible through the secure remote access online. The online records go back to 1981 and are available to the public for $50.00 per month. Please see the Download Section for the Agreement and Application.
Marriage License
Records can be found as earlier as 1600's in our record room.
You can request a copy of these licenses by calling, mailing or e-mailing in the name of the parties and date of marriage. License are ONLY valid in the State of Virginia. Cost is $0.50 per page or $3.00 for a certified copy.
To apply for a Marriage License in Northumberland County, both parties must be present at the time of application and must have valid photo ID. The cost is $30.00 and the license is valid for only 60 days.
Information
Applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit
You will need the following:
- Completed Virginia State Police Application (SP-248 (10/2017))
- Valid form of Photo ID
- Current concealed handgun permit, Safety course certificate or Military DD214
- Self addressed, stamped envelope
- Cost is $50.00 for new and renewal permit
*** IMPORTANT: DO NOT SIGN YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL YOU ARE BEFORE A DEPUTY CLERK OF OUR COURT***
Wills and Probate
Wills are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court by appointment. When coming to file, please remember to bring the following items:
- Driver's License
- Original Death Certificate
- Original Will
- List of Heirs form with addresses
- List of assets in decedent's name alone
- Payment for probate or qualification
Divorce
Due to the complexity of divorces, there are no specific legal forms provided by the Virginia Supreme Court. To seek legal advice, please contact a licensed attorney or try one of the following:
- Rappahannock Legal Aid- 804-443-9393
- Legal Aid Services of Northern Virginia- 540-374-5023
- Virginia State Bar- 804-775-0500
Forms
Please go to www.courts.state.va.us to get forms such as:
- Real Estate Affidavit (REA)
- Assumed Name
- Name Change for Adults or Minors
- Certificate of Satifaction
- List of Heirs
- Civil Cover Sheets
Affiliated Agencies/ Departments
Sheriff's Department-(804) 580-5221
Virginia State Police (Area 2)- (804) 333-3700
Commonwealth Attorney- (804) 580-4471
General District Court- (804) 580-4323
Juvenile & Domestic Court- (804) 580-6635
Tax Assessment Office- (804) 580-7612
Commissioner of Revenue- (804) 580-4600
Criminal Court Dates for 2018
- February 27
- March 6
- March 13 (MA)
- March 20
- April 3
- April 10
- April 17
- April 24 (Term Day)
- May 1
- May 22
- May 29
- June 5
- June 12 (MA)
- June 19
- June 26
- July 3
- July 10
- July 17
- July 24 (Term Day)
- July 31
- August 7
- August 14
- August 21
- August 28
- September 4
- September 11 (MA)
- September 18
- September 25
- October 2
- October 9
- October 16
- October 23 (Term Day)
- October 30
- November 6
- November 13
- November 20
- November 27
- December 4
- December 11 (MA)
- December 18
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Rights and Responsibilities
NOTE: Northumberland County Circuit Court employees cannot give legal advice, nor interpret the law for members of the public. Information within this Web site is provided for general guidance purposes only and may not apply to all factual situations. Persons needing legal advice may contact Virginia Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-552-7977 to be referred to a private attorney for a 30-minute consultation for a pre-paid fee of $35.00.