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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Accomack County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Virginia state publishers on the review date. 7 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Accomack County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Accomack County, Virginia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
33,411
Population
Census estimate
14,252
Households
Census estimate
$52,694
Median income
Annual household
$184,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Accomac
County seat
In Virginia
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
5 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Accomack County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Accomack County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Virginia Courts Case Information (Circuit) Virginia Courts Case Information |
| Criminal records | Most Wanted Accomack General District Court - Virginia Court System |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Accomack County state portal below |
| Property records | Property Location System | Accomack County Accomack County - VA | Taxes |
| Vital records | Office of Vital Records - Vital Records |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Accomack County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occ… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Accomack County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Accomack County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Accomack County Records
2026
Accomack County official government portal active
The official Accomack County government website at www.co.accomack.va.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Accomack County court records portal verified
State court system links for Accomack County verified against the Virginia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Accomack County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Accomack County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Accomack County property records online
Accomack County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Accomack County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Accomack County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Accomack County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Virginia statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Virginia state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Accomack County Records
❌ Myth: "Accomack County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Accomack County are held by the Virginia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Accomack County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Accomack County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Virginia state repository has verified, current Accomack County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Accomack County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Accomack County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.co.accomack.va.us — Official Accomack County government website
- eapps.courts.state.va.us — Court records — official source
- www.vacourts.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.elections.virginia.gov — Property records — official source
- www.vdh.virginia.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.dpor.virginia.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Accomack County & Virginia Records
For records not specific to Accomack County, use Virginia's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Virginia statewide record systems:
- Virginia Court Records →
- Virginia Criminal Records →
- Virginia Property Records →
- Virginia Vital Records →
- Virginia Voter Records →
- Virginia Wants & Warrants →
- Virginia Licenses →
- Virginia Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Virginia statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Accomack County, Virginia
Accomack County is located in the eastern shore of Virginia. The county seat is Accomac (official site: http://www.co.accomack.va.us/).
- Population: 33,411
- Households: 14,252
- Median household income: $52,694
- Median home value: $184,500
- Below poverty line: 15.9%
- Land area: 449.3 sq mi
- Population density: 74.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 13
Property Location System | Accomack County
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Tax maps are the foundation of the property location system . These maps are based on aerial photos and cover the entire county. The maps show property lines, roads, streets, water courses, and many other features. Each property in the county is assigned a unique parcel identification number ...
Accomack County - VA | Taxes
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Skip to main content Accessibility Statement · Kronos Pay Taxes Meeting Audio Agendas Contact Us Translate · ABOUT US · GOVERNMENT · DEPARTMENTS · RESIDENTS · BUSINESSES · VISITORS · HOW DO I
All Localities Locality: 001 ACCOMACK COUNTY Precinct No. Precinct Name Active
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Voters registered as of 11/1/2022 · State Board of Elections · Registrant Counts By Locality · Commonwealth of Virginia · Report ID: CP-160 · All Localities · Locality: 003 ALBEMARLE COUNTY · Precinct No. Precinct Name · Active · Inactive · All · Military ·
Virginia Online Database - Vision Government Solutions
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Click on your municipality below to view your information:
🌐 vgsi.com
New Resident Information | Accomack County
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Contact the Accomack County Treasurer’s office regarding payments at (757) 787-5738 and the Commissioner of the Revenue regarding the assessment of that personal property at (757) 787- 5747 or visit www.accomacktax.com. Boats and personal watercraft are subject to personal property taxes ...
Virginia Courts Case Information (Circuit)
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This is the case management system for circuit courts in Virginia. This is a project with a limited number of courts. Cases may be searched using name, case number, or hearing date. Searches must be done by individual courts. Statewide searches are not possible · Disclaimer: Please be advised ...
Virginia Courts Case Information
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Skip to main content · Thank you for visiting the Virginia Courts Case Information System · You are now logged off of the Virginia Courts Case Information System · Try out the Virginia Courts Case Information System again · Supreme Court of Virginia Case Information · Court of Appeals ...
Land Records | Accomack County
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The Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court is where all documents (deeds, deeds of trust, etc.) involving property transactions in the County are recorded. Recording fees may be paid by cash, check or with a VISA or MASTERCARD credit/debit card. A convenience fee of 4% is applied to credit/debit ...
GENERAL DISTRICT COURT ONLINE CASE INFORMATION SYSTEM
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This is the Online Case Information System for general district courts in Virginia. There is a general district court in each city and county in Virginia, and this System will require you to search by individual court. To begin your search for a case, select the general district court from ...
Most Wanted
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Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
Accomack General District Court - Virginia Court System
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Residents can request criminal records through the Virginia State Police's online portal or by submitting a request to the local law enforcement agencies. Arrest records in Accomack County are maintained by the Accomack County Sheriff's Office .
INMATE MAIL SERVICES – Home to SWVRJA
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Phone: 1-888-253-5178 | Web: www.SmartInmate.com “Friends and family of inmates located at any of the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority facilities, information about communication options, costs or to report issues with your service or correspondence, please contact Smart Communications ...
Office of Vital Records - Vital Records
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Virginia birth and death records from 1912 to the present, divorce records since 1918, and marriage records since 1936 are now available in a publicly available database . Click here to access information on open records from Ancestry.com. Any person requesting a Vital Record must provide a ...
Family Records for Accomack County Virginia
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Cutler has followed the occupation Wagram, Accomack County, Va. Children: i. Virginia A., b. Dec. 31, 1867. ii. John W. A., b July 20, 1870. iii . Hettie S., b Sept. 6 , 1872. iv. George S., b Sept. 27, 1874. v. Sally F. , b May 27, 1877. vi. Ruth, b Feb. 27, 1881. [Source: A Cutler Memorial and Genealogical
License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
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The agency has been notified of scam emails being circulated that falsely appear to originate from DPOR . These messages may request personal information or direct recipients to click on links. Please DO NOT respond to or forward these emails, click on any links, or provide personal information.
Food Establishments & Inspections - Data
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Risk Categorization of Food Establishments CSV and Excel files of the above data are available upon request to ehdministrators@vdh.virginia.gov. Download Instructions Click the Download icon at the bottom of the dashboard to save as a pdf or image. Download an entire visualization by selecting ...
Virginia Dept. of Elections: Home
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Being a poll worker, also known as an Officer of Election in Virginia, is a way to serve your community, your state and your country.
Circuit Courts Directory Office of the Executive Secretary Page 1 of 42
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CLERK/CONTACT INFORMATION · Accomack Circuit Court · Second Judicial Circuit · P. O. Box 126 · 23316 Courthouse Avenue · Accomac, VA 23301-0126 · Hon. Tanya Felton , Chief Judge · Hon. Afshin Farashahi · Hon. Scott J. Flax · Hon. Salvatore R. Iaquinto · Hon.
Accomack County Home Page
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
County Administrator | Accomack County
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MISSION STATEMENT: The Office of the County Administrator serves as the link between the Accomack County Board of Supervisors and its various operating divisions so that the Board’s policies and goals might be transparently performed in an effective, efficient and accountable manner.
Codes
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ACCOMACK COUNTY · RA Qualification: Member or Manager of a Limited Liability Company that is a Member or Manager of the Limited Liability Company · Name: Walter Nock Drummond · Registered Office Address: 24375 Baylys Neck Rd, Accomac, VA, 23301 - 1433, USA ·
Public
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Current Agenda Item · Current Policy Item · Current Library Item · Goal Progress Report · Minutes · Print Close · Audio Player · Yes or no? Motion · Information · Featured · Meetings · Active · Agenda · Policies · Active · Search · Board of Supervisors & Other Appointed Bodies ·
Search Cemeteries - Find a Grave
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Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia, United States of America · No open requests · 35 memorials · 89% photographed · Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia, United States of America – *No GPS coordinates · No open requests · 16 memorials · Painter, Accomack County, Virginia, United States of America ·
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Accomack County property records?
Accomack County property records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the All Localities Locality: 001 ACCOMACK COUNTY Precinct No. Precinct Name Active portal directly: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/registration-statistics/2022/10/oct-2022-pdfs/Daily_Registrant_Count_By_Locality_2022_11_01_054651.pdf.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Virginia?
Yes — in Virginia, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Virginia?
In Virginia, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Virginia law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Are Virginia criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Virginia's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.