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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all New Kent County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Virginia state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
New Kent County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for New Kent County, Virginia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
27,218
Population
Census estimate
8,675
Households
Census estimate
$113,120
Median income
Annual household
$354,200
Median home value
Census ACS
New Kent
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
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
New Kent County Records at a Glance
| Record type | New Kent County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Virginia Courts Case Information GENERAL DISTRICT COURT ONLINE CASE INFORMATION SYSTEM |
| Criminal records | Virginia State Police |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see New Kent County state portal below |
| Property records | VA - Essex County - Vision Government Solutions Tax Pre-Payments | New Kent County, VA - Official Website |
| Vital records | No verified source — see New Kent County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see New Kent County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occ… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see New Kent County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for New Kent County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — New Kent County Records
2026
New Kent County official government portal active
The official New Kent County government website at www.newkent-va.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
New Kent County court records portal verified
State court system links for New Kent County verified against the Virginia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
New Kent County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for New Kent County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
New Kent County property records online
New Kent County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step New Kent County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the New Kent County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the New Kent 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 New Kent County Records
❌ Myth: "New Kent County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for New Kent County are held by the Virginia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in New Kent 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 New Kent County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Virginia state repository has verified, current New Kent County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The New Kent County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The New Kent 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.newkent-va.us — Official New Kent County government website
- eapps.courts.state.va.us — Court records — official source
- www.vsp.virginia.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.co.new-kent.va.us — Property records — official source
- www.dpor.virginia.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — New Kent County & Virginia Records
For records not specific to New Kent 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 New Kent County, Virginia
New Kent County is located in east central Virginia. The county seat is New Kent (official site: https://www.newkent-va.us/).
- Population: 27,218
- Households: 8,675
- Median household income: $113,120
- Median home value: $354,200
- Below poverty line: 3.9%
- Land area: 210.0 sq mi
- Population density: 129.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 5
VA - Essex County - Vision Government Solutions
Official Free
The Assessor's Online Database is updated with the values for 2025 · In accordance with VA Code 58.1-3201, your property has been assessed at 100% of fair market value . Every effort has been made to assess your property on a fair and equitable basis. However, if you feel the assessed value ...
Tax Pre-Payments | New Kent County, VA - Official Website
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Real estate and personal property tax payments can be made at any time throughout the year . Making pre-payments will reduce the tax balance that is due on November 1, the tax due date. To begin making prepayments, print and fill out the Pre-Pay Account Form (PDF).
Virginia Online Database - Vision Government Solutions
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Click on your municipality below to view your information:
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Taxes | New Kent County, VA - Official Website
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Business Personal Property Tax food and beverage (meals tax), transient (lodging) tax, and utilities. Tax Payments - Make payments for taxes by installment, phone, and online
Polling Places
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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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 ...
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 Safety & Services - Chickahominy Health District
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Once the plans are approved, an operator shall submit a completed Application for a Department of Health Food Establishment Permit to the Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, or New Kent Health Department along with payment of $40.00 at least 30 days prior to opening for approval. Once the complete application is submitted to the Health Department, the operator shall request an inspection of the mobile food unit from the Health Department prior to opening.
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.
New Kent Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court | Virginia Court System
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9:00 a.m., Counsel Determinations 9:00 a.m., Initial Preliminary Custody/Visitation 9:30 a.m., DCSE Support 10:30 a.m., DCSE Support/Contested 1:00 p.m., Contested Custody/Visitation/Support set by Judge/Clerk · Parties must use the continuance request form in accordance with the linked PDF. To receive notification from the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia when opinions, orders, rule changes, dockets and other information has become available, please enter your contact information below.
Name Availability Search - Clerk's Information System (CIS)
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Virginia SCC business search.
cis.scc.virginia.gov
New Kent County
Official Free
Yes, this name is distinguishable on the records of the Commission at this time. Login in to create a new entity or reserve/register a name Create an account · For more information regarding the requirements for business entity names, see Business Entity Names FAQs
Code of Ordinances | New Kent County, VA - Municode Library
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New Kent County, VA - Official Website | Official Website
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The ordinance amends Chapter 66 of the County Code, moving the due date for real estate Read on New Kent County is kicking off a rewrite of the County’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances this spring and is seeking public input to shape the updated regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find New Kent County property records?
New Kent 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.
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.
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.