Population
390K
County Seat
Chesterfield Court House
Libraries
9
Schools
63
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Chesterfield County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Virginia state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Chesterfield County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Chesterfield County, Virginia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
389,793
Population
Census estimate
134,144
Households
Census estimate
$95,757
Median income
Annual household
$306,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Chesterfield Court House
County seat
In Virginia
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Chesterfield County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Chesterfield County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | GENERAL DISTRICT COURT ONLINE CASE INFORMATION SYSTEM |
| Criminal records | Virginia State Police |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Chesterfield County state portal below |
| Property records | Real Estate Assessments | Chesterfield County, VA Zoning and Development Ordinances |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Chesterfield County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Chesterfield County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | Permits | Chesterfield County, VA License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occ… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Chesterfield County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Chesterfield County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Chesterfield County Records
2026
Chesterfield County official government portal active
The official Chesterfield County government website at www.chesterfield.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Chesterfield County court records portal verified
State court system links for Chesterfield County verified against the Virginia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Chesterfield County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Chesterfield County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Chesterfield County property records online
Chesterfield County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Chesterfield County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Chesterfield County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County Records
❌ Myth: "Chesterfield County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Chesterfield County are held by the Virginia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Virginia state repository has verified, current Chesterfield County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Chesterfield County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Chesterfield 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.chesterfield.gov — Official Chesterfield County government website
- eapps.courts.state.va.us — Court records — official source
- www.vsp.virginia.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.dpor.virginia.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Chesterfield County & Virginia Records
For records not specific to Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County, Virginia
Chesterfield County is located in eastern Virginia. The county seat is Chesterfield Court House (official site: http://www.chesterfield.gov/).
- Households: 134,144
- Median household income: $95,757
- Median home value: $306,500
- Below poverty line: 6.7%
- Land area: 423.5 sq mi
- Population density: 920.4 people / sq mi
Real Estate Assessments | Chesterfield County, VA
Official Free
The Department of Real Estate Assessments operates in accordance with the Code of Virginia Title 58.1, Taxation, and the Charter and Code of Chesterfield County. Real Estate Assessments is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on each locally assessed property in Chesterfield ...
Zoning and Development Ordinances
Official Free
Zoning Letters/Written Determinations (Section 19.2-63): Planning provides written confirmation of zoning for properties in Chesterfield County . The fee for each zoning letter is $150 and all zoning letter requests must be filed online using the Community Development ELM portal.
Virginia Online Database - Vision Government Solutions
Official Free
Click on your municipality below to view your information:
🌐 vgsi.com
Pay Your Taxes | Chesterfield County, VA
Official Free
Mail APS Authorization Form and voided check to: Chesterfield County Treasurer's Office Attention: APS Section P.O. Box 70 Chesterfield, Virginia 23832 · You may also fax the APS Authorization Form and voided check to “Attention: APS Section” at 804-751-4993. Please retain a copy of your completed authorization form for your records.
Permits | Chesterfield County, VA
Official Free
The permit and plans will either be mailed or held for pick-up based on what was chosen on the plan review delivery form, submitted as part of the application process. If permit was applied for using the Chesterfield County Enterprise Land Management (ELM) citizen access portal, the permit ...
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.
Food Establishments & Inspections - Data
Official Free
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 ...
GENERAL DISTRICT COURT ONLINE CASE INFORMATION SYSTEM
Official Free
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 ...
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 MAIL 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 ...
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 ...
Virginia Dept. of Elections: Home
Official Free
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 Court of Chesterfield County Wendy S. Hughes Clerk of Circuit Court
Official Free
or call before visiting as many transactions handled by the Clerk’s Office do not require a personal Effective Monday, June 8, 2020, Chesterfield Circuit Court will be operating at full capacity. All jury trials · remain suspended until further order from the Supreme Court of Virginia. Video pre-trials for · defendants held in Chesterfield County Jail will remain at 9:00am.
Chesterfield 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 ...
Clerk's Information System (CIS) - Virginia.gov
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Virginia SCC business search.
cis.scc.virginia.gov
Codes
Official Free
The business entity search functionality does not only let you search for businesses registered with the Commonwealth, but also gives you the ability to view their filing history, RA history, and instantly download filing images all without needing to create a login to the Clerk's Information ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Chesterfield County property records?
Chesterfield County property records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Real Estate Assessments | Chesterfield County, VA portal directly: https://www.chesterfield.gov/823/Real-Estate-Assessments.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Virginia?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Virginia counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Virginia if I wasn't convicted?
In Virginia, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Virginia's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Virginia State Police.
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.