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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Craig County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Virginia state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Craig County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Craig County, Virginia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
4,829
Population
Census estimate
1,810
Households
Census estimate
$66,286
Median income
Annual household
$184,700
Median home value
Census ACS
New Castle
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
Craig County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Craig County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | GENERAL DISTRICT COURT ONLINE CASE INFORMATION SYSTEM Virginia Courts Case Information |
| Criminal records | Virginia State Police |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Craig County state portal below |
| Property records | Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes | Craig County, VA Montgomery County VA Reassessment - Vision Government Soluti… |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Craig County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Craig County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occ… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Craig County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Craig County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Craig County Records
2026
Craig County official government portal active
The official Craig County government website at craigcountyva.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Craig County court records portal verified
State court system links for Craig County verified against the Virginia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Craig County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Craig County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Craig County property records online
Craig County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Craig County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Craig County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Craig 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 Craig County Records
❌ Myth: "Craig County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Craig County are held by the Virginia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Craig 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 Craig County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Virginia state repository has verified, current Craig County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Craig County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Craig 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)
- craigcountyva.gov — Official Craig County government website
- eapps.courts.state.va.us — Court records — official source
- www.vsp.virginia.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.craigcountyva.gov — Property records — official source
- www.dpor.virginia.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Craig County & Virginia Records
For records not specific to Craig 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 Craig County, Virginia
Craig County is located in the western border area of Virginia. The county seat is New Castle (official site: http://craigcountyva.gov/).
- Population: 4,829
- Households: 1,810
- Median household income: $66,286
- Median home value: $184,700
- Below poverty line: 10.9%
- Land area: 328.1 sq mi
- Population density: 14.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 2
Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes | Craig County, VA
Official Free
This will ensure that you receive your bill in time to avoid the 10% late payment penalty. Personal Property Taxes are due on December 5th . The Personal Property Tax Rate for 2024 is: $3.50/$100 · Tax bills are mailed the first week in October. It is the taxpayer's responsibility to notify ...
Montgomery County 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
Commissioner of Revenue | Craig County, VA
Official Free
This office is responsible for maintaining the Real Estate ownership records, Land use and Tax Relief programs, assessing all Personal and Business Personal Property, as well as providing assistance to taxpayers, while locally processing state tax returns. Office Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Located in the Craig County Courthouse, 182 Main Street , New Castle, Virginia 24127 540.864.6241 540.864.7229 (fax)
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 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 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 ...
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 ...
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.
Virginia Dept. of Elections: Home
Official Free
The Department of Elections envisions an electoral process that is trustworthy and accountable at all levels and engages Virginia’s diverse citizenry in the most fundamental right - the right to vote.
Circuit Courts Directory Office of the Executive Secretary Page 1 of 42
Official Free
Steven B. Novey · Hon. Edward A. Robbins, Jr. Hon. Stacy L. Stafford , Clerk · (804) 520-9364 · Fax - (804) 524-8726 · Email: sstafford@vacourts.gov · Clerk's Office Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM · For more information see: Court Homepage · Craig Circuit Court ·
Craig 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 ...
Virginia SCC Clerk's Information System (CIS) - Virginia.gov
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Virginia SCC business search.
cis.scc.virginia.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Craig County property records?
Craig County property records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes | Craig County, VA portal directly: https://www.craigcountyva.gov/191/Real-Estate-Personal-Property-Taxes.
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 Virginia marriage records public?
Marriage records in Virginia are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Virginia?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Virginia State Police that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Virginia. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.