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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Dickenson County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Virginia state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Dickenson County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Dickenson County, Virginia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
13,411
Population
Census estimate
5,543
Households
Census estimate
$40,143
Median income
Annual household
$89,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Clintwood
County seat
In Virginia
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
5 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
Dickenson County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Dickenson County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Dickenson Circuit Court Juror Portal GENERAL DISTRICT COURT ONLINE CASE INFORMATION SYSTEM |
| Criminal records | Inmates — Bookings Virginia State Police – The Virginia State Police provides h… |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Dickenson County state portal below |
| Property records | WebFeePay.com Dickensonva |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Dickenson County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Dickenson County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occ… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Dickenson County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Dickenson County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Dickenson County Records
2026
Dickenson County official government portal active
The official Dickenson County government website at www.dickensonva.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Dickenson County court records portal verified
State court system links for Dickenson County verified against the Virginia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Dickenson County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Dickenson County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Dickenson County property records online
Dickenson County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Dickenson County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Dickenson County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Dickenson 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 Dickenson County Records
❌ Myth: "Dickenson County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Dickenson County are held by the Virginia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Dickenson 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 Dickenson County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Virginia state repository has verified, current Dickenson County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Dickenson County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Dickenson 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.dickensonva.org — Official Dickenson County government website
- eapps.courts.state.va.us — Court records — official source
- vsp.virginia.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.elections.virginia.gov — Property records — official source
- www.dpor.virginia.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Dickenson County & Virginia Records
For records not specific to Dickenson 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 Dickenson County, Virginia
Dickenson County is located in the western corner of Virginia. The county seat is Clintwood (official site: http://www.dickensonva.org/).
- Population: 13,411
- Households: 5,543
- Median household income: $40,143
- Median home value: $89,200
- Below poverty line: 22.5%
- Land area: 330.4 sq mi
- Population density: 40.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 7
WebFeePay.com
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These contracts enable Webfeepay.com to collect and process citizens' tax and other payments on behalf of these entities. Because we work directly with the government agency, your payment is made securely and swiftly, with no delay in processing. Local payments include everything from property and real estate taxes to utility bills to parking and traffic citations.
Txapps Dccor Info 18740 1994
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Tax Maps and Detail Sheets - Google Drive
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Drive · Name · Owner · Last modified · File size · More sorting options · Show folders · On top · Mixed with files · Files · Tax Detail Sheet 1_01.pdf · Owner hidden · Mar 13, 2017 · 284 KB · More info (Alt + →) Tax Detail Sheet 1_02.pdf · Owner hidden ·
Virginia Online Database - Vision Government Solutions
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Click on your municipality below to view your information:
🌐 vgsi.com
State Board of Elections Number of Precincts and ...
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County and City · Number of Precincts · Number of Voters · 13 · 11,628 · DICKENSON COUNTY · 12 · 14,031 · RUSSELL COUNTY · 9 · 15,474 · WISE COUNTY · 2 · 2,359 · NORTON CITY · Totals for District: 002 · 36 · 43,492 · DISTRICT 003 · County and City ·
Dickenson Circuit Court Juror Portal
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Welcome to the Juror Portal. I am Joshua R Evans, the Clerk of the Court. You are likely visiting this page because you have received a juror questionnaire in the mail from me. If you would prefer to provide your answers electronically, you can login below with your information.
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 ...
Inmates — Bookings
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Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account · An official website of the United States government Log in to Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Type the name of a federal court to find links to login to CM/ECF – or – search by other information unique to that court, like their contact information, RSS feed, county codes, and…
Virginia State Police – The Virginia State Police provides high quality, statewide law enforcement services to the…
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The Virginia State Police provides law enforcement for all people of Virginia and its visitors and supports local and national law enforcement agencies. [metaslider id="911"]…
HomePage — Virginia Department of Corrections
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The Virginia Department of Corrections promotes public safety in the Commonwealth by providing care and re-entry services to the sentenced men and women under our custody.
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 ...
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 ...
View Your Info - Virginia Department of Elections
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Viewing your registration status and voter information has gotten easier with the citizen portal . If you have any questions, please contact your local Voter Registration Office.
District Courts Directory Office of the Executive Secretary Page 1 of 71
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CLERK/CONTACT INFORMATION · Dickenson GD & JDR · Twenty-Ninth Judicial District · 119 Courthouse Lane · Dickenson County Judicial Center · P. O. Box 128 · Clintwood, VA 24228-0128 · Hon. George R. Brittain, Chief Judge · Hon. Martha P. Ketron, Chief Judge ·
Virginia Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
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Virginia SCC business search.
cis.scc.virginia.gov
Dickenson County
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Dickenson County, VA - Official Website | Official Website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Dickenson County property records?
Dickenson County property records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the State Board of Elections Number of Precincts and ... portal directly: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/registration-statistics/2006/11/200611_regvotelocalityhouse.pdf.
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.
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 Dickenson 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.