Search Campbell County Public Records

Campbell County public records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk, Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer, and other county offices in Rustburg, Virginia. The county surrounds the city of Lynchburg and covers a wide area of central Virginia. You can search court cases and land records online through Virginia's statewide tools, or visit county offices to get copies of tax records, property data, and other official documents. This page covers the main sources and how to use them.

Campbell County Circuit Court Records

The Circuit Court Clerk in Rustburg keeps civil and criminal court records, land filings, probate records, and marriage licenses for Campbell County. Staff can help you search for records and make copies. Bring a case number, party name, or instrument number when you visit. Most records go back many decades.

The statewide Virginia circuit court case search includes Campbell County cases. You can search by name or case number and see case status, docket entries, and party information. This is a good way to check whether a case exists before you visit the courthouse or make a formal records request.

Campbell County is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit, which also covers the City of Lynchburg. For court contact details, check the Virginia courts website. It lists current hours, phone numbers, and addresses for all courts in the circuit.

Land Records in Campbell County

Land records for Campbell County are available through the Virginia Secure Remote Access system. This free state tool lets you search deeds, deeds of trust, plats, and other recorded instruments by name or document type. Documents can be viewed and in many cases downloaded online without visiting the courthouse.

The Commissioner of the Revenue handles property assessments for Campbell County. Real estate and personal property values are assessed each year. The office also processes business license applications and handles tax relief programs for qualifying residents. Assessment records are public and can be requested from the Commissioner of the Revenue.

Tax payment records and delinquency status are kept by the Treasurer's office. If you need to know whether taxes are paid up on a parcel, the Treasurer can provide that information. Unpaid taxes can result in a lien on the property, so this is worth checking before any real estate transaction.

Note: Copies of recorded land documents from the clerk's office carry a per-page fee under Virginia Code § 17.1-208.

Campbell County Resources

The Campbell County government website provides access to department contacts, online services, and links to state-level tools for searching public records.

Campbell County offers public library services and a range of county departments that maintain official records accessible to any member of the public under Virginia law.

FOIA and Records Requests in Campbell County

All Campbell County offices are subject to Virginia's Freedom of Information Act under Virginia Code § 2.2-3700. Any person can request to inspect or copy government records without giving a reason. The law covers court records, administrative records, and any document created or held by a public body.

Under Virginia Code § 2.2-3704, county offices must respond within five working days. They must grant the request, deny it in writing with legal grounds, or ask for a short extension. If your request is denied, the Virginia FOIA Council can help you understand your options. The Council also provides free advisory opinions and plain-language resources on how to make records requests.

For records held by specific departments, direct your request to that office. The Campbell County website lists contacts for all departments, including the Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer, and County Administrator.

Vital Records for Campbell County

Birth and death certificates from events in Campbell County are filed with the Virginia Department of Health. Certified copies cost $12 each. You can order by mail, online, or by calling 804-662-6200. Proof of identity and your connection to the person on the record are required.

Marriage licenses are issued by the Circuit Court Clerk in Rustburg. The clerk's office holds local marriage records. Divorce records are part of the court case file at the Circuit Court. Older vital records may be in the archives at the Library of Virginia, which holds historical documents from all Virginia counties including Campbell.

Access to vital records is governed by Virginia Code § 32.1-272. Certified copies are limited to the person on the record, close family, and authorized representatives. Genealogy researchers may access older records that are past the restricted period.

Criminal Records and Court Access

Criminal court records in Campbell County are kept at the Circuit Court and the General District Court. Felony cases go through the circuit court. Misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small civil claims are handled by the general district court in Rustburg.

Use the Virginia court case search to look up cases at both court levels. General district court records are public under Virginia Code § 16.1-69.54:1. For statewide criminal history record checks, contact the Virginia State Police. Those records are governed by Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and generally require the subject's written consent for third-party requests.

Note: Court case information online shows basic docket details. Viewing the full file requires an in-person visit to the courthouse or a written records request.

Business Records and Other Sources

Virginia business registrations, including those for Campbell County businesses, are searchable at the State Corporation Commission. The SCC database covers all registered corporations, LLCs, and other business entities. Search by name to find registration status, principal officers, and filing history.

Local business licenses and trade name filings are held by the Commissioner of the Revenue. The Commissioner's page on the county site has contact details. Property tax payment records are held by the Treasurer. Both offices handle public records requests during normal business hours.

Cities Near Campbell County

Campbell County surrounds the independent city of Lynchburg. Lynchburg has its own city courts and records offices that handle cases filed within city limits.

Nearby Counties

Campbell County is in central Virginia. These surrounding counties each maintain their own courts and records offices.