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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Mathews County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Virginia state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Mathews County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Mathews County, Virginia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
8,602
Population
Census estimate
3,742
Households
Census estimate
$79,054
Median income
Annual household
$355,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Mathews
County seat
In Virginia
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 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
Mathews County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Mathews County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Virginia Courts Case Information (Circuit) Virginia Courts Case Information |
| Criminal records | Virginia State Police |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Mathews County state portal below |
| Property records | Local Boards & Commissions Wendy Stewart, Treasurer - Mathews County Virginia |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Mathews County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Mathews County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occ… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Mathews County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Mathews County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Mathews County Records
2026
Mathews County official government portal active
The official Mathews County government website at www.co.mathews.va.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Mathews County court records portal verified
State court system links for Mathews County verified against the Virginia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Mathews County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Mathews County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Mathews County property records online
Mathews County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Mathews County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Mathews County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Mathews 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 Mathews County Records
❌ Myth: "Mathews County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Mathews County are held by the Virginia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Mathews 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 Mathews County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Virginia state repository has verified, current Mathews County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Mathews County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Mathews 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.co.mathews.va.us — Official Mathews County government website
- eapps.courts.state.va.us — Court records — official source
- www.vsp.virginia.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.mathewscountyva.gov — Property records — official source
- www.dpor.virginia.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Mathews County & Virginia Records
For records not specific to Mathews 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 Mathews County, Virginia
Mathews County is located in east central Virginia. The county seat is Mathews (official site: http://www.co.mathews.va.us/).
- Population: 8,602
- Households: 3,742
- Median household income: $79,054
- Median home value: $355,900
- Below poverty line: 6.8%
- Land area: 85.9 sq mi
- Population density: 100.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 3
Treasurer | Mathews County, VA
Official Free
The elected post of Treasurer was created in the Virginia Constitution of 1870. The Treasurer’s Independent status as an elected official ensures that local funds will be collected, invested and spent by an officer who reports directly to the people. The Treasurer is the chief financial officer for Mathews County, collecting taxes and local fees, and making payments on behalf of the local government. The Treasurer manages the investment of local funds and maintains records ...
Local Boards & Commissions
Official Free
Cadastral Maps · Transient Tax · Mathews Meals Tax · Tax Rates · Open the Commonwealth Attorney page · Victim Witness Coordinator · Open the Sheriff page · Public Safety & Welfare Assistance · News & Information · Police Unity Tour · Open the Treasurer page · Paying Taxes by Credit Card or E-Checks · Prepaying Real Estate or Personal Property Taxes · Purchase Dogs Tags · View Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes · Virginia State & Estimated Taxes ·
Wendy Stewart, Treasurer - Mathews County Virginia
Official Free
Yearly Personal Property Taxes Paid · Other Options · eTreasurer Home · Mathews County Home · To access this site, please acknowledge the following statement · An error occurred while processing disclaimer.
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
WebFeePay.com
Official Free
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.
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 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 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
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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
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
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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
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
Richard H. Rizk · Hon. Jeffrey W. Shaw, Presiding Judge · Hon. Holly B. Smith · Hon. Elizabeth Anne Brown , Clerk · (804) 725-2550 · Fax: (804) 725-7456 · Email: ebrown@vacourts.gov · Clerk's Office Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM · For more information see: Court Homepage ·
Mathews 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 ...
Administrative Job Descriptions | Mathews County, VA
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Administrative Job Descriptions · County Administrator.pdf · Senior Executive - Deputy Clerk.pdf · Accounting Analyst.pdf · Administrative Assistant.pdf · Animal Control Officer.pdf · Building Official .pdf · Combination Inspector.pdf · Facilities Manager.pdf ·
Codes
Official Free
MATHEWS COUNTY · RA Qualification: BUSINESS ENTITY THAT IS AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN VIRGINIA · Name: Virginia Agent Solutions, LLC · Registered Office Address: 10429 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, 23109 - 2245, USA · Principal Office Address · Address: 11820 FOUNTAIN WAY, SUITE ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Mathews County property records?
Mathews County property records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Local Boards & Commissions portal directly: https://www.mathewscountyva.gov/Pages/MenuMain/HiddenMainSubMenus?pageID=1&moduleID=16&themeID=22&menuContainerID=mainNav.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Virginia?
Yes — in Virginia, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
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 Mathews 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.
