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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Northampton County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Virginia state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Northampton County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Northampton County, Virginia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
12,004
Population
Census estimate
5,344
Households
Census estimate
$54,693
Median income
Annual household
$246,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Eastville
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
Northampton County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Northampton County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Virginia Courts Case Information Virginia Courts Case Information (Circuit) |
| Criminal records | Virginia State Police |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Northampton County state portal below |
| Property records | Reassessment - Northampton County Northampton, VA - Vision Government Solutions |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Northampton County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Northampton County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occ… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Northampton County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Northampton County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Northampton County Records
2026
Northampton County official government portal active
The official Northampton County government website at www.co.northampton.va.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Northampton County court records portal verified
State court system links for Northampton County verified against the Virginia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Northampton County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Northampton County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Northampton County property records online
Northampton County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Northampton County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Northampton County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Northampton 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 Northampton County Records
❌ Myth: "Northampton County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Northampton County are held by the Virginia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Northampton 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 Northampton County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Virginia state repository has verified, current Northampton County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Northampton County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Northampton 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.northampton.va.us — Official Northampton County government website
- eapps.courts.state.va.us — Court records — official source
- www.vsp.virginia.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.dpor.virginia.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Northampton County & Virginia Records
For records not specific to Northampton 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 Northampton County, Virginia
Northampton County is located in the eastern shore of Virginia. The county seat is Eastville (official site: http://www.co.northampton.va.us/).
- Population: 12,004
- Households: 5,344
- Median household income: $54,693
- Median home value: $246,300
- Below poverty line: 16.7%
- Land area: 211.7 sq mi
- Population density: 56.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 6
Reassessment - Northampton County
Official Free
General Reassessment The Code of Virginia, Chapter 32, provides the legal requirements for Real Property Taxation within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Article 5 of this chapter prescribes the cycles when real properties shall be assessed and reassessed. On September 13, 2011, under this article, the governing body of Northampton County voted to provide for the biennial assessment of real estate.
Northampton, VA - Vision Government Solutions
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Use the dropdown to select the criteria you wish to use for your search by: · Enter the map number preceded by 0 based specified number of characters
Virginia Online Database - Vision Government Solutions
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Click on your municipality below to view your information:
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Commissioner of Revenue - Northampton County
Official Free
The Commissioner's office prepares the tax roles for submission to the County Treasurer for tax billing. The Commissioner of the Revenue maintains all real estate records and ownership transfers by deeds and wills, and updates and corrections of tax maps as needed .
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 ...
Virginia Courts Case Information (Circuit)
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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 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
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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 ...
Virginia Dept. of Elections: Home
Official Free
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
Official Free
Email: gschaefer@circuitcourtva.us · Clerk's Office Hours: 8:45AM - 4:45PM · For more information see: Court Homepage · Northampton Circuit Court · Second Judicial Circuit · P. O. Box 36 · 5229 The Hornes · Eastville, VA 23347-0036 · Hon. Tanya Felton, Chief Judge ·
Northampton 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 ...
Board of Supervisors - Northampton County
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Meeting agendas and minutes can be found at Diligent Community Website website . THE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL BE MEETING AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (16404 COURTHOUSE RD) IN EASTVILLE, VIRGINIA ON THE 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AND THE 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH IN THE BOARD ...
Home - Northampton County
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Job OpeningsEmployment Opportunities · Solid WasteTrash, Recycling & Landfill · Clerk of Court · PlanningComprehensive Plan · Real Estate MapsMost Recent GIS Maps · Commissioner of RevenueForms · About · Our County · Northampton County is the southern 35 miles of a 70 mile long stretch of the Delmarva Peninsula known as Virginia's Eastern Shore.
Codes
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Certificate Verification Check Name Availability Download Reports Download Data and Images Nonresident Property Owner Search Note: Images files will be available to download for one (1) month after file creation date. Weekly images files are generated every Sunday. Cancel This Clerk's Information System (CIS) is the property of the State Corporation Commission (SCC) of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Only persons authorized by the SCC are permitted to access and use the CIS. Authorized uses of the CIS include: File or submit business entity documents for new and existing businesses…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check criminal records in Northampton County?
For Northampton County criminal records, start with the Virginia State Police for statewide background checks. Local source: Virginia State Police — https://www.vsp.virginia.gov/.
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.
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 Northampton 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.
