Campbell County Deed Records

Campbell County deed records are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk in Rustburg, Virginia, and cover all real property transactions within the county's borders. The clerk's office holds deed books, plat records, mortgage instruments, and deeds of trust going back to the county's formation. Anyone searching property ownership history, verifying title, or recording a new conveyance can access these records through the clerk or through Virginia's online land record tools.

Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk

The Circuit Court Clerk in Campbell County serves as the official custodian of all land records for the county. The office records, indexes, and preserves every deed, deed of trust, plat, and related real property instrument filed within its jurisdiction. When you submit a deed, staff verify that it meets state requirements, collect fees and taxes, and return the original document after it has been recorded and stamped with the deed book and page reference.

The Campbell County Circuit Court sits in Rustburg, the county seat. The clerk's office is part of Virginia's 24th Judicial Circuit. Contact the clerk's office directly to confirm current hours, mailing address, and any local requirements before you visit or send documents. For requests by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the office can return your originals after recording.

Keep in mind that Campbell County borders the independent City of Lynchburg. Property located within Lynchburg's city limits files with the Lynchburg Circuit Court, not the Campbell County clerk. If you are unsure which office handles a particular parcel, check the tax map or contact the clerk before submitting documents.

How to Search Campbell Deed Records Online

Virginia provides a free statewide index tool for deed records. The Secure Remote Access (SRA) system lets you search the grantor and grantee indexes for Campbell County from any computer. The index shows party names, instrument type, recording date, and the deed book and page reference. Full-image access to scanned deed documents requires a paid subscription arranged through the Circuit Court Clerk's office.

For older deed records or plats, an in-person visit to the Rustburg courthouse may be the most reliable approach. The clerk's office maintains both digital indexes and physical deed books. Staff can help you locate a record by grantor or grantee name or by book and page number. They cannot give legal advice, but they can point you to the right deed book or microfilm roll.

The Library of Virginia also holds digitized and microfilmed collections of early Virginia land records. For genealogical research or searches involving property from the 18th or 19th century, the LVA's online catalog is worth checking before making the trip to Rustburg.

What Gets Recorded in Campbell County

The Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk records all instruments that create, transfer, or encumber an interest in real property located in the county. The most common documents include warranty deeds under Virginia Code § 55.1-300, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, and certificates of satisfaction. Plat records for new subdivisions and surveys are also filed here, along with easement deeds, powers of attorney used in real estate transactions, and notices of lis pendens.

Mortgage and deed of trust records are a significant part of the clerk's workload. When a lender finances the purchase of property in Campbell County, the deed of trust is recorded at the clerk's office. When the loan is paid off, the lender must record a certificate of satisfaction to clear the lien from title. Under Virginia Code § 55.1-407, an unrecorded deed is void against a later purchaser who records first without notice. Recording promptly protects your rights.

UCC filings that involve fixtures on real property are also recorded in the clerk's office. Judgment liens, mechanic's liens, and condominium declarations round out the list of instruments regularly filed in Campbell County.

Recording Requirements and Fees

To record a deed in Campbell County, you must submit the original document with original signatures and proper notarization. The document must comply with § 55.1-300, which sets out margin, font, and page requirements. Pages must be numbered, and a cover sheet is required under § 17.1-227. The tax map parcel number must appear on the first page per § 17.1-252. Social Security numbers must not appear anywhere in the document under § 17.1-227.

Recording fees are set by Virginia Code § 17.1-275. The fee is $18 for documents of 10 pages or fewer. Documents of 11 to 30 pages cost $32. Anything over 30 pages costs $52. These fees apply on top of the state recordation tax, which runs 25 cents per $100 of consideration under § 58.1-801. Certified copies cost $0.50 per page. Bring a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want your originals returned by mail.

Virginia's grantor tax under § 58.1-811 also applies to most conveyances. Contact the clerk's office or a title attorney if you have questions about the total amount due before you record.

Plat and Survey Records in Campbell County

Plat records are a key part of Campbell County's land record system. When land is subdivided into lots, or when a survey establishes the boundaries of a parcel, the resulting plat must be recorded with the Circuit Court Clerk. Plats are indexed separately from deed books but are part of the same public land record system. They show lot dimensions, street layouts, easements, and other features that affect how a parcel can be used.

Plats can be found through the SRA index or by visiting the clerk's office in person. Older plats may be stored in large-format bound books and may not be fully digitized. The clerk's staff can help you locate a plat by subdivision name or by the book and page reference shown on a deed.

Additional Land Record Resources

Beyond the clerk's office, several other sources can help with Campbell County property research. The Virginia Case Information system lets you search court case records, which can turn up judgments that may have become liens on real property. The Virginia Judgment and Execution File System (VJEFS) is another tool for checking whether a judgment lien has been filed against a property owner in Campbell County.

The Virginia Department of Taxation website has information on recordation taxes and grantor taxes, which are due at the time of recording. If you are doing a title search and need to understand the full chain of ownership, combining the SRA deed index with VJEFS and the circuit court case system gives you a more complete picture.

Legal aid organizations serving the Southside and Piedmont regions of Virginia may be able to help low-income residents with deed-related questions. The Virginia State Bar's lawyer referral service can also connect you with a local real estate attorney if you need guidance on a specific transaction or title issue in Campbell County.

The image below shows the Campbell County Circuit Court's website, which is the official source for clerk contact information and local recording procedures.

Visit the Campbell County Circuit Court page to get current clerk contact details, confirm recording hours, and find any local forms required for deed submissions.

Nearby Counties

Deed records for properties near Campbell County's borders may be recorded in one of the surrounding counties or independent cities. Check the correct jurisdiction before submitting a recording.