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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Frederick County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Virginia state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Frederick County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Frederick County, Virginia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
98,109
Population
Census estimate
33,534
Households
Census estimate
$92,443
Median income
Annual household
$333,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Winchester
County seat
In Virginia
Criminal records
1 source
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
2 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Frederick County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Frederick County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Virginia Courts Case Information Help - GENERAL DISTRICT COURT ONLINE CASE INFORMATION SYSTEM |
| Criminal records | Virginia State Police |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Frederick County state portal below |
| Property records | Treasurer | Frederick County Frederick County Planning Comprehensive Plan Maps |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Frederick County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Frederick County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | Building Inspections | Frederick County License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occ… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Frederick County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Frederick County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Frederick County Records
2026
Frederick County official government portal active
The official Frederick County government website at www.fcva.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Frederick County court records portal verified
State court system links for Frederick County verified against the Virginia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Frederick County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Frederick County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Frederick County property records online
Frederick County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Frederick County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Frederick County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Frederick 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 Frederick County Records
❌ Myth: "Frederick County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Frederick County are held by the Virginia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Frederick 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 Frederick County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Virginia state repository has verified, current Frederick County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Frederick County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Frederick 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.fcva.us — Official Frederick County government website
- eapps.courts.state.va.us — Court records — official source
- www.vsp.virginia.gov — Criminal records — official source
- fredcogis.fcva.us — Property records — official source
- www.dpor.virginia.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Frederick County & Virginia Records
For records not specific to Frederick 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 Frederick County, Virginia
Frederick County is located in northernmost Virginia. The county seat is Winchester (official site: http://www.co.frederick.va.us/).
- Population: 98,109
- Households: 33,534
- Median household income: $92,443
- Median home value: $333,600
- Below poverty line: 6.8%
- Land area: 413.1 sq mi
- Population density: 237.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 23
Fredericksburgva
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Treasurer | Frederick County
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FOIA requests can be made here using the County's established procedures. C. William Orndoff, Jr., MGT Year elected 1988 Term expires 12/31/27 Email Treasurer Office/NightDeposit Location: 107 North Kent St Winchester, VA Google Map DMV Kiosk- Kernstown: DMV HOURS Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Phone: 540-665-5607 · Correspondence address: PO Box 220 Winchester, VA 22604 · Payment address: PO Box 7418 Merrifield, VA 22116-7418 · Frederick County Board of Supervisors Announces New Strategic Direction and Leadership Transition for the EDA
🌐 fcva.us
Frederick County Planning Comprehensive Plan Maps
Official Free
Planning 2035 Comprehensive Plan Maps · Frederick County GIS 107 N Kent St Winchester, VA 22601
Frederick County Polling Place Locator
Official Free
Ballot Drop Box: Located at the Office of Elections building at 343 Sunnyside Plaza Dr, Winchester, VA 22603. Available during business hours. 12 Days prior to the election will be the final day to apply to receive an absentee ballot by mail. All Frederick County Polling places will be open ...
Frederick County VA Portal - Vision Government Solutions
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Frederick County, Virginia · Vision Portal · Please enter your password below. Need help logging in?
🌐 vgsi.com
Government Services
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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 ...
🌐 fcva.us
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 ...
Help - 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 ...
Building Inspections | Frederick County
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Permits are issued 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday . The office is responsible for enforcing the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the following supplements to this which are: 2020 National Electrical Code, 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Plumbing Code,
🌐 fcva.us
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 State Police
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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.
INMATE PHONE 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 ...
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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Timothy W. Allen · Hon. Greg T. Haymore · Hon. Brian H. Turpin · Hon. Teresa J. Brown , Clerk · (540) 483-3065 · Fax: (540) 483-3042 · Email: tjbrown@vacourts.gov · Clerk's Office Hours: 8:30AM - 4:30PM · For more information see: Court Homepage · Frederick Circuit Court ·
https://cis.scc.virginia.gov/EntitySearch/Business...
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Virginia SCC business search.
cis.scc.virginia.gov
Frederick County
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FREDERICK COUNTY · RA Qualification: Director of the Corporation · Name: Aaron Riddle · Registered Office Address: 936 Reynolds Rd, Cross Junction, VA, 22625 - 1719, USA · Principal Office Address · Address: 936 Reynolds Rd, Cross Junction, VA, 22625 - 1719, USA ·
🌐 fcva.us
Chapter 165: Zoning - Frederick County, VA - eCode360
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Ch 165 [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick 2-14-1990 (Ch. 21 of the 1984 Frederick County Code); renumbered and reorganized 8-12-2009. Amendments noted where applicable.] Planning Commission — See Ch. 21. Air pollution an
Geographic Information Systems | Frederick County
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In addition, the GIS division is responsible for maintaining and updating the E-911 addressing and road naming. We also provide mapping services to the general public and other County agencies. If you have any questions, please contact the Frederick County, Information Technologies, GIS Division ...
🌐 fcva.us
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Frederick County property records?
Frederick County property records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the BLM GLO Records - Bureau of Land Management portal directly: https://glorecords.blm.gov/default.aspx.
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.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Virginia?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Virginia record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
How do I run a Virginia background check?
Virginia background checks are handled by the Virginia State Police. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.