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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Pulaski County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Virginia state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Pulaski County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Pulaski County, Virginia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
33,579
Population
Census estimate
14,455
Households
Census estimate
$59,740
Median income
Annual household
$181,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Pulaski
County seat
In Virginia
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 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
Pulaski County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Pulaski County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Virginia Courts Case Information |
| Criminal records | Virginia State Police – The Virginia State Police provides h… |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Pulaski County state portal below |
| Property records | PULASKI COUNTY PARCEL VIEWER Taxes |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Pulaski County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Pulaski County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | Directory Alpha Search: d | Pulaski County Chamber of Commer… License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occ… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Pulaski County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Pulaski County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Pulaski County Records
2026
Pulaski County official government portal active
The official Pulaski County government website at www.pulaskicounty.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Pulaski County court records portal verified
State court system links for Pulaski County verified against the Virginia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Pulaski County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Pulaski County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Pulaski County property records online
Pulaski County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Pulaski County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Pulaski County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Pulaski 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 Pulaski County Records
❌ Myth: "Pulaski County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Pulaski County are held by the Virginia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Virginia state repository has verified, current Pulaski County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Pulaski County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Pulaski 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.pulaskicounty.org — Official Pulaski County government website
- eapps.courts.state.va.us — Court records — official source
- vsp.virginia.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.dpor.virginia.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Pulaski County & Virginia Records
For records not specific to Pulaski 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 Pulaski County, Virginia
Pulaski County is located in western Virginia. The county seat is Pulaski (official site: http://www.pulaskicounty.org/).
- Population: 33,579
- Households: 14,455
- Median household income: $59,740
- Median home value: $181,700
- Below poverty line: 13.1%
- Land area: 319.8 sq mi
- Population density: 105.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 9
27th Judicial District Pulaski County General District Court
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Pulaski County General District Court · Continuance Request Form ·
PULASKI COUNTY PARCEL VIEWER
Official Free
To better aid property owners, local real estate professionals, and the public, tax parcel information can be viewed online by accessing the county Geographic Information System (GIS) Parcel Viewer at https://www.pulaskicounty.org/parcels
Taxes
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Skip to main content Accessibility Statement · ABOUT US CONTACT US FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GENERAL INFO NEWS LINKS · Taxes
Pulaski County VA Reassessment - Vision Government Solutions
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Reassessments are important because tax revenue is based on the assessed value of all properties. The formula is Assessment/100 x Tax Rate = Taxes . The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors establishes tax rates in the spring of each year when ...
🌐 vgsi.com
Pulaski County, Virginia
Official Free
For official and legally binding records, please consult the property deeds and documents available at the Pulaski County Clerk of Court's Office . A new webpage is now available with information about real estate assessments and the process ...
Directory Alpha Search: d | Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce - VA
Official Free
Dublin Virginia 24084 · (540) 643-6082 · D H Building Investments Inc. 6580 Valley Center Drive #173 · Fairlawn VA 24141 · (540) 320-0425 · Doss's Septic Service · 616 Burgis Ave · Pulaski VA 24301 · Draper's Bakers · 76 West Main St · Pulaski VA 24301 ·
License Lookup | Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Official Free
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 ...
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 – The Virginia State Police provides high quality, statewide law enforcement services to the…
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The Virginia State Police provides law enforcement for all people of Virginia and its visitors and supports local and national law enforcement agencies. [metaslider id="911"]…
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 legible copy of their identification (see ID Requirements). VDH, Office of Vital Records P.O.
Virginia Dept. of Elections: Home
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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.
Pulaski General District Court | Virginia Court System
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45 Third Street, N.W. Suite 102 Courthouse Pulaski, VA 24301-5041Email [email protected] Local Website · Hon. Erin J. DeHart, Chief Judge · Hon. Gerald E. Mabe, II, Chief Judge · Hon. J. D. Bolt · Hon. Randal J. Duncan · Hon. Gino W. Williams 8:30 a.m. Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Unrepresented Traffic/Criminal 9:00 a.m.
Pulaski County, Virginia
Business, Voter & Other
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Pulaski County, Virginia government official website.
pulaskicounty.org
Phone Directory
Business, Voter & Other
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Government phone numbers for the Town of Pulaski and Pulaski County.
pulaskicounty.org
Jobs
Business, Voter & Other
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Employment opportunities with Pulaski County government.
pulaskicounty.org
Agendas & Minutes
Business, Voter & Other
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Minutes and Agendas from Pulaski County public meetings from 1991 to present.
pulaskicounty.org
Utility Payments
Business, Voter & Other
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Pulaski County online utility payments.
pulaskicounty.org
Voters
Business, Voter & Other
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Find and view your Pulaski County voter registration online.
vote.elections.virginia.gov
Cemetery & Burial Records
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The Pulaski County Motorsports Park is a 152-acre motorsports complex featuring a 0.416-mile paved oval racetrack and a 1/8-mile paved drag strip . Located in Pulaski County, Virginia, the facility has gone by several names in the past including ...
Pets for adoption from Pulaski County Animal Shelter | Petfinder
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Learn more about how Purina and Petfinder are caring for pets and their owners. Pulaski County Animal Controls mission is to improve the lives of animals and citizens in our community through animal care and control. We are a county shelter striving to make a difference through low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinics. No organization photos available. No organization photos available. View recently adopted pets from Pulaski County Animal Shelter
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check criminal records in Pulaski County?
For Pulaski County criminal records, start with the Virginia State Police for statewide background checks. Local source: Virginia State Police – The Virginia State Police provides high quality, statewide law enforcement services to the… — https://vsp.virginia.gov/.
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.
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.