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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Northumberland County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Virginia state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Northumberland County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Northumberland County, Virginia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
12,397
Population
Census estimate
5,174
Households
Census estimate
$64,655
Median income
Annual household
$303,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Heathsville
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
2 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Northumberland County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Northumberland 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 Northumberland County state portal below |
| Property records | Northumberland County, VA - Official Real Estate Data Northumberland, Virginia Home Page | Northumberland Virginia |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Northumberland County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Northumberland County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | Home - Welcome to the Northumberland County Chamber of Comme… License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occ… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Northumberland County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Northumberland County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Northumberland County Records
2026
Northumberland County official government portal active
The official Northumberland County government website at www.co.northumberland.va.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Northumberland County court records portal verified
State court system links for Northumberland County verified against the Virginia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Northumberland County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Northumberland County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Northumberland County property records online
Northumberland County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Northumberland County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Northumberland County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Northumberland 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 Northumberland County Records
❌ Myth: "Northumberland County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Northumberland County are held by the Virginia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Northumberland 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 Northumberland County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Virginia state repository has verified, current Northumberland County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Northumberland County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Northumberland 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.northumberland.va.us — Official Northumberland 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 — Northumberland County & Virginia Records
For records not specific to Northumberland 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 Northumberland County, Virginia
Northumberland County is located in east central Virginia. The county seat is Heathsville (official site: http://www.co.northumberland.va.us/).
- Population: 12,397
- Households: 5,174
- Median household income: $64,655
- Median home value: $303,700
- Below poverty line: 14.8%
- Land area: 191.4 sq mi
- Population density: 64.8 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 4
Northumberland County, VA - Official Real Estate Data
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Official Northumberland County, Virginia real estate assessment information for all of Northumberland County, VA. Contact the Northumberland County Commissioner of the Revenue's office at (804)580-7612 with questions. Powered by ConciseCAMA from Concise Systems, LLC.
Northumberland, Virginia Home Page | Northumberland Virginia
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Northumberland County Virginia · Home · Contact Us · Online Payments · Public Notices · Land Records · Tax Maps · Forms & Permits · Upcoming Events · Home · Staff Login · Accessibility · Contact a County Department · Phone: (804) 580‑7666 · Employee Portal ·
Virginia Online Database - Vision Government Solutions
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Click on your municipality below to view your information:
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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.
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 ...
Home - Welcome to the Northumberland County Chamber of Commerce
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Welcome to the charming town of Callao, where history, natural beauty, and a vibrant community await you. Nestled in the heart of Northumberland County, Virginia, Callao offers a captivating blend of cultural treasures and outdoor adventures. Discover the county’s rich historical heritage ...
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: Vote.Virginia.Gov
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Washington Building 1100 Bank Street, First Floor Richmond, VA 23219 · Copyright ©2026 Virginia Department of Elections. All rights reserved - Privacy Policy This site is WCAG 2.0 Level AA compliant
Circuit Courts Directory Office of the Executive Secretary Page 1 of 42
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Clerk's Office Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM · For more information see: Court Homepage · Northumberland Circuit Court · Fifteenth Judicial Circuit · P. O. Box 217 · 220 Judicial Place · Heathsville, VA 22473-0217 · Hon. Victoria A.B. Willis, Chief Judge · Hon. David B.
Northumberland County
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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 ...
Search | Northumberland Virginia
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Meeting with Agenda and Minutes Tuesday, August 12, 2025- 9:30am eb_minutes_25.08.12_final Image A to Z eb_minutes_25.08.12_final.pdf Northumberland County, Virginia Minutes of Electoral Board Meeting party representatives were present.
Name Availability Search - Clerk's Information System (CIS)
Business, Voter & Other
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Virginia SCC business search.
cis.scc.virginia.gov
Codes
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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
Dog for adoption - Bo III, a Coonhound in Heathsville, VA | Petfinder
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Meet Bo III , a Coonhound Dog for adoption, at Northumberland County Animal Shelter in Heathsville, VA on Petfinder. Learn more about Bo III today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check criminal records in Northumberland County?
For Northumberland County criminal records, start with the Virginia State Police for statewide background checks. Local source: Virginia State Police — https://www.vsp.virginia.gov/.
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.
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 criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Virginia's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.