Search Nottoway County Deed Records

Nottoway County deed records are filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Nottoway Court House and cover all real property transactions within the county going back to its formation in 1789 from Amelia County. The clerk maintains warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, subdivision plats, easements, and related land instruments for every parcel in Nottoway County. You can search Nottoway County deed records online through Virginia's SRA index, visit the courthouse in person, or access older deed books through the Library of Virginia for historical title research.

Nottoway County Circuit Court Clerk

The Circuit Court Clerk in Nottoway County is the official custodian of all land records for the county and is responsible for recording, indexing, and preserving every real property instrument filed there. When a deed or other instrument is presented at the courthouse in Nottoway Court House, clerk staff check that it complies with Virginia's requirements, collect the fees and taxes due, assign a deed book and page number, and return the stamped original. Under Virginia Code § 17.1-223, the clerk must record all eligible writings submitted for recording.

The Nottoway County Circuit Court is in Nottoway Court House and is part of Virginia's 10th Judicial Circuit. Nottoway is a rural southside Virginia county. Contact the clerk's office for current hours and address before visiting or sending documents. If mailing, include a self-addressed stamped envelope so your originals are returned after the recording is complete.

Searching Nottoway County Deed Records Online

Virginia's SRA (Secure Remote Access) system provides free access to the grantor and grantee indexes for Nottoway County. Search by party name to get instrument type, recording date, and deed book and page reference. Full document images require a paid SRA subscription arranged with the Nottoway County Circuit Court Clerk. For many purposes, the free index is enough to confirm a recording and identify the exact book and page.

In-person searching at the courthouse in Nottoway Court House gives access to the index terminals and the physical deed books. Nottoway County's records go back to 1789. For older deed volumes or records that predate the SRA index, the Library of Virginia holds microfilm copies of Nottoway County deed books. These are useful for genealogical research and for working back through long chains of title in this southside Virginia county. The Library's online catalog identifies which Nottoway County volumes are available and in what format.

What Gets Recorded in Nottoway County

Nottoway County's land records include the full range of instruments that convey or encumber real property. Warranty deeds are the most common filing and transfer ownership with full covenants as required by Virginia Code § 55.1-300. Quitclaim deeds transfer whatever interest the grantor holds without warranty. Deeds of trust are used to secure mortgage loans and are among the most frequently recorded instruments. Certificates of satisfaction are filed when those loans are paid. Subdivision plats must be recorded before lots in any new development can be conveyed.

Easement deeds for utility lines, road access, and drainage easements are also recorded in Nottoway County. Virginia's race-notice recording statute under § 55.1-407 applies here as throughout the Commonwealth. The party who records first without notice of a prior unrecorded claim wins priority. Prompt recording after closing is essential for buyers and lenders to protect their interests. Judgment lien certificates, mechanic's liens, and notices of lis pendens are also part of the official land record collection at the Nottoway County clerk's office.

How to Record a Deed in Nottoway County

To record a deed in Nottoway County, present the original signed and notarized document to the Circuit Court Clerk in Nottoway Court House. The document must comply with § 55.1-300 requirements for form, margins, and font. A cover sheet is required under § 17.1-227, and the document must not contain any Social Security numbers. The tax map parcel number must appear on the first page per § 17.1-252. All pages must be numbered.

eRecording through approved Virginia vendors is an option for eligible instruments. Confirm with the clerk's office whether your document type qualifies. Mail-in recordings are also accepted. Send the original document, payment for fees and taxes, and a self-addressed return envelope. Processing time for mailed submissions can vary, so plan ahead if there is a deadline for when the deed must be recorded.

Recording Fees and Taxes in Nottoway County

Recording fees in Nottoway County are set by Virginia Code § 17.1-275 and apply statewide. Documents of 10 pages or fewer cost $18. Documents of 11 to 30 pages cost $32. Documents over 30 pages cost $52. These amounts apply to deeds, deeds of trust, plats, releases, and most other instruments submitted for recording in Nottoway County.

The state recordation tax under § 58.1-801 is 25 cents per $100 of consideration. A grantor tax is also collected on most deed transfers. Exemptions from recordation tax may apply to certain transfers under § 58.1-811. If you believe your transaction qualifies for an exemption, discuss it with a real estate attorney before submitting. Certified copies of recorded instruments cost $0.50 per page.

Nottoway County Land Records History

Nottoway County was formed in 1789 from Amelia County, and its deed records date to that year. The county lies in Virginia's southside region, and its land records reflect the agricultural character of this rural area over more than two centuries. The deed books from the late 18th and 19th centuries document farm and plantation transactions, family land divisions, and mortgage activity that shaped the county's land ownership patterns.

The Library of Virginia holds microfilm collections for Nottoway County land records and can supplement the courthouse holdings for older research. The general indexes under § 17.1-249 are the standard finding tools for all deed searches in Nottoway County. For recent records, the SRA online index covers the digitized period; for older materials, the courthouse deed books and Library of Virginia microfilm are essential resources.

Getting Copies of Nottoway County Deed Records

Copies of recorded deeds can be obtained in person at the Nottoway County Circuit Court Clerk's office in Nottoway Court House. Bring the deed book and page number if you have it, or provide party names and an approximate recording date. Certified copies cost $0.50 per page. Mail-in requests are accepted; send the deed reference, your contact details, and a check for copy fees. For older deed volumes, the Library of Virginia may hold the relevant volume on microfilm and can provide copies from its collections.

The image below links to the Nottoway County Circuit Court website, where you can find clerk contact information and current recording procedures.

Review the court's page before submitting or mailing deeds to Nottoway County to confirm current hours and any local requirements.

Nearby Counties

Parcels near Nottoway County's borders may be recorded in a neighboring county. Confirm the correct jurisdiction before recording any deed or land instrument.