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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Botetourt County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Virginia state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Botetourt County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Botetourt County, Virginia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
34,129
Population
Census estimate
12,916
Households
Census estimate
$77,680
Median income
Annual household
$264,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Fincastle
County seat
In Virginia
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
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
Botetourt County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Botetourt County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Virginia Courts Case Information Virginia Courts Case Information (Circuit) |
| Criminal records | Virginia State Police |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Botetourt County state portal below |
| Property records | Botetourt Property Information for 61-85B - GIS Isle of Wight VA Reassessment - Vision Government Solutions |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Botetourt County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Botetourt County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occ… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Botetourt County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Botetourt County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Botetourt County Records
2026
Botetourt County official government portal active
The official Botetourt County government website at www.botetourt.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Botetourt County court records portal verified
State court system links for Botetourt County verified against the Virginia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Botetourt County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Botetourt County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Botetourt County property records online
Botetourt County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Botetourt County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Botetourt County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Botetourt 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 Botetourt County Records
❌ Myth: "Botetourt County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Botetourt County are held by the Virginia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Botetourt 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 Botetourt County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Virginia state repository has verified, current Botetourt County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Botetourt County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Botetourt 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.botetourt.org — Official Botetourt County government website
- eapps.courts.state.va.us — Court records — official source
- www.vsp.virginia.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.botetourtva.gov — Property records — official source
- www.dpor.virginia.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Botetourt County & Virginia Records
For records not specific to Botetourt 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 Botetourt County, Virginia
Botetourt County is located in west central Virginia. The county seat is Fincastle (official site: http://www.botetourt.org/).
- Population: 34,129
- Households: 12,916
- Median household income: $77,680
- Median home value: $264,200
- Below poverty line: 7.2%
- Land area: 541.3 sq mi
- Population density: 63.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 5
- NCES schools indexed: 14
Botetourt Property Information for 61-85B - GIS
Official Free
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION · PARCEL NUMBER 21438 · Parent Parcel Number · Property Address · Neighborhood 4000 220 NORTH OF FINCASTLE · Property Class 2 2-Single Family Sub(.01-19.99) · TAXING DISTRICT INFORMATION · OWNERSHIP · MOORE GEORGE CHRISTOPHER JR & JORDYN F 3315 W WIND RD FINCASTLE ...
Isle of Wight VA Reassessment - Vision Government Solutions
Official Free
The solution is to appraise all real estate, bringing assessment records up to date with present day values. Market value is the most probable price a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Code of Virginia Section 2.2-419 states “’Fair market value’ means the price that a good or service would bring between a willing seller and a willing buyer in the open market after negotiations.
🌐 vgsi.com
Personal Property Taxes | Botetourt County, VA
Official Free
Failure to keep the commissioner of the revenue informed of changes in ownership may result in your personal property records being incorrect. Annual personal property taxes are due November 1st . Make sure that you receive bills for all property that you own.
Virginia Courts Case Information
Official Free
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 ...
Virginia Courts Case Information (Circuit)
Official Free
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 State Police
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
INMATE PHONE SERVICES – Home to SWVRJA
Official Free
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 ...
License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Official Free
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.
Environmental Health Food Program - Roanoke Health District
Official Free
RCAHD employs eight environmental health specialists whose primary job is specifically food inspections . All food service facilities in our seven jurisdictions (Alleghany, Botetourt, Covington, Craig, Roanoke City and County, and Salem) are ...
Office of Vital Records - Vital Records
Official Free
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 legible copy of their identification (see ID Requirements). VDH, Office of Vital Records P.O.
Department of Elections & Voter Registration | Botetourt County, VA
Official Free
It is the mission of the Department of Elections & Voter Registration to conduct voter registration and election administration in a transparent, non-partisan, secure manner in order to provide all eligible citizens of Botetourt County the opportunity to exercise their right to vote in an efficient, equitable and accessible manner in accordance with the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as the Code of Virginia.
Circuit Courts Directory Office of the Executive Secretary Page 1 of 42
Official Free
CLERK/CONTACT INFORMATION · Botetourt Circuit Court · Twenty-Fifth Judicial Circuit · P. O. Box 219 · Courthouse · Main Street · Fincastle, VA 24090-0219 · Hon. Joel R. Branscom, Chief Judge · Hon. Paul A. Dryer · Hon. Anne F. Reed · Hon. Christopher B.
Botetourt County
Official Free
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 ...
Botetourt County, VA | Official Website
Business, Voter & Other
Botetourt County, Virginia government portal.
co.botetourt.va.us
Virginia Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Virginia SCC business search.
cis.scc.virginia.gov
Codes
Official Free
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Botetourt County property records?
Botetourt County property records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Personal Property Taxes | Botetourt County, VA portal directly: https://www.botetourtva.gov/389/Personal-Property-Taxes.
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.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Virginia?
Yes. Active warrants in Virginia appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Virginia State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Are Botetourt County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.