Amelia County

Amelia County is located in the Piedmont region of central Virginia, established in 1735 and named after Princess Amelia, daughter of King George II. Amelia County seat is the local community Court House, an unincorporated community that is the administrative center. Amelia County includes approximately 357 square miles and has a population of roughly 13,000 residents according to recent census estimates. Amelia County is bordered by Nottoway, Prince Edward, Appomattox, Powhatan, Chesterfield, and Dinwiddie counties. Major landmarks include the historic Amelia County Courthouse, built in 1924, and Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park, site of one of the final major battles of the Civil War in 1865. Amelia County's economy historically centered on agriculture and timber, with modern development including industrial parks and distribution centers along U.S. Route 360. Amelia County Administration Building is located at 16360 Dunn Street, the local community Court House, VA 23002, where the Board of Supervisors and various county departments maintain offices. The Circuit Court Clerk's office, located at 9027 Washington Street, is the custodian for land records, court documents, and vital statistics. The Commissioner of the Revenue handles property assessments and tax matters from the same complex. What makes Amelia County unique is its rural character preserved alongside strategic proximity to Richmond, approximately 40 miles to the northeast, offering residents a blend of country living with access to metropolitan amenities.

The Amelia County Circuit Court serves Amelia County and is located at 17171 Dunn Street. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for this area. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Virginia online court portal.

Amelia County General District Court is located in Amelia County, Virginia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including traffic violations, misdemeanors, felonies, and small claims.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Citizens may request arrest records by submitting a written FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office, though certain investigative records may be exempt from disclosure.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally available through the jail intake process and may be obtained by contacting the detention facility directly.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Amelia County General District Court, sharing the same address, handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil claims up to $25,000, preliminary hearings for felonies, and small claims matters.
• The Circuit Court Clerk's office provides public access terminals for searching civil and criminal case records during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Fees for certified copies of court documents are established by Virginia Code § 17.1-275, typically $2.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.
• Land records and probate files maintained by the Clerk carry separate fee schedules for copying and certification services.

• The Clerk's office offers an online land records search system through mix, accessible via Amelia County website at ameliacova.com, allowing remote searches of recorded instruments dating back several decades.
• While index searches may be available at no cost, downloading or printing documents typically requires payment and account registration.
• Amelia County provides an online GIS mapping system and property information portal accessible through Amelia County website, allowing searches by owner name, address, or parcel identification number.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Circuit Court Clerk for statutory fees.
• The office accepts requests in person, by mail, or through online ordering systems for document retrieval.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• The fee for a certified birth certificate is $12.00 for the first copy, with additional copies of the same record ordered simultaneously costing $12.00 each.
• The fee structure mirrors that of birth certificates at $12.00 per certified copy.
• Processing times for vital records requests typically range from 1-2 weeks when requested by mail, faster for in-person applications.
• The marriage license fee is established by state statute.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• This free online system allows searches by entity name, registered agent, or identification number, providing access to formation documents, registered agent information, annual reports, and corporate status.