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Essex County Public Records Directory
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About Essex County, Virginia
Essex County is located in the northeastern corner of Virginia and is part of the Northern Neck region. The county seat is Tappahannock.
Essex County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected from single-member districts. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for setting policy and enacting local ordinances. The county is also served by a constitutional officer, the Sheriff, who is elected every four years.
The county is served by the Essex County Public Schools system, which includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Essex County is home to several state parks, including Belle Isle State Park, Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, and the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the Tappahannock Historic District, the Essex County Courthouse, and the Essex County Jail.
Essex County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected from single-member districts. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for setting policy and enacting local ordinances. The county is also served by a constitutional officer, the Sheriff, who is elected every four years.
The county is served by the Essex County Public Schools system, which includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Essex County is home to several state parks, including Belle Isle State Park, Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, and the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the Tappahannock Historic District, the Essex County Courthouse, and the Essex County Jail.
Essex County Public Records
Essex County Criminal Information
Link to criminal warrants and information
Essex County Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records
Request and obtain official vital records certificates
Essex County Directory
Index of Essex County's departments, services and resources
Essex County Historic Record Library
Find business, court, marriage and land records and wills
Search for Essex County Records
Archives information and recorded historic documents
Essex County History Information
Historic archives at Essex County Museum and Historical Society
Essex County Property Information
Search real estate tax records
Essex County Property Tax Records
Commissioner of Revenue real estate information and payments
Essex County Tax Information
Review and obtain property taxes from county treasurer
Essex County Deed Calculation
Circuit Court fees and taxes for recording deeds and contracts
Essex County Business Information
Find economic development assistance for businesses
Essex County Driver's License and Vehicle Registration
Get driving and motor vehicle licenses in Tappahannock
Essex County Forms and Applications
Download building and zoning application and permits
Essex County Chamber of Commerce
Business information and directory
Essex County Official Tourism Information
Recreation and where to eat and stay for visitors
Essex County Voter Registration
Registered voters and election information
Essex County Three Rivers Health District
Immunizations, family planning, maternity clinic and more
Essex County Health Statistics
Official public health profile data
Essex County Police Department
Safety and protection by local law enforcement
Essex County Haynesville Correctional Facility
Prison and inmate information
Eastern Region Community Corrections for Essex County
Regional detention center; probation and parole district 33 office
Essex County Medical Examiner and Coroner
Central District death and forensic autopsy investigations
Essex County Public Library
Get information held in libraries
Essex County Public Schools
Education information for students and teachers
Essex County Census Information
Quick, easy facts about people, business and geography
Essex County Map
Find maps and roads of Essex County
Essex County Airports
Information for New Tappahannock Essex Airport services
Essex County Department of Social Services
Child support, adoption and domestic violence issues
Employment Commission Warsaw Workforce Center
Unemployment insurance, job seeker, veteran and other services
Essex County Courts
Essex County General District Court is located in Tappahannock, Virginia. It has jurisdiction over civil cases up to $25,000, criminal misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and preliminary hearings in felony cases. The court also hears landlord-tenant disputes, small claims cases, and protective orders.
Essex County Criminal and Civil Circuit Court Records
Felony, divorce and civil trial court cases and filings
County Case Information
Search by name or case number inquiry
Essex County District, Juvenile and Domestic Courts
Minor civil cases, misdemeanors and criminal traffic violations
Essex County General District Court Case Search
Get case reports and information
Essex County General District Court Civil Filing Fee
Calculation of civil processes fees
Essex County Courts in Circuit and District 15
Find local courts on Virginia county map
Essex County Juvenile Justice Court Service Unit
Intake, probation and parole of incarcerated youth
Essex County Magistrate
Judges for criminal court hearings in Judicial Region 6 District 15
Essex County Court Mediator
Search for certified mediators in all county courts
Essex County Circuit Court Mediator Eligibility List
Dispute resolution of Circuit 15 court cases
Essex County Guardians Ad Litem for Children
Court qualified guardians in District 15
Essex County Guardians Ad Litem for Adults
Find qualified guardians in Circuit 15