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Nelson County Public Records Directory
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About Nelson County, Virginia
Nelson County is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is part of the Charlottesville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its county seat is Lovingston.
Nelson County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected from five magisterial districts. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for setting policy and enacting laws for the county. The county is also served by a constitutional officer, the Sheriff, and a Commonwealth's Attorney.
Nelson County is home to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the George Washington National Forest. It also boasts a variety of wineries, breweries, and orchards, as well as several historic sites.
Nelson County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected from five magisterial districts. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for setting policy and enacting laws for the county. The county is also served by a constitutional officer, the Sheriff, and a Commonwealth's Attorney.
Nelson County is home to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the George Washington National Forest. It also boasts a variety of wineries, breweries, and orchards, as well as several historic sites.
Nelson County Public Records
Nelson County Criminal Records and Clerk Filings
Find criminal cases, forms and court administration
Nelson County Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records
How to get certified vital records and certificates
Directory of Nelson County Services
Contacts for government departments, services and offices
Nelson County Historic Record Library
Business, marriage and land recorded documents
Search for Nelson County Records
Land, military, obits, pensions, vitals and tax record archives
Nelson County History Information
Historic archives at Nelson County Historical Society library
Nelson County Tax Parcel and Mapping Search
Print data from the GIS internet mapping service
Nelson County Commissioner of the Revenue and Assessor
Taxation and real estate assessments and exemptions
Nelson County Treasurer and Taxes
Pay real estate, personal property and state income taxes
Nelson County Deed Calculation
Circuit Court fees and taxes for recording deeds and contracts
Nelson County Business Information
Find economic development assistance and revitalization
Nelson County Official Tourism Information
Visitor lodging, restaurants, events and golfing
Nelson County Voter Registration and Voting
Polling place locations, election information and voter education
Nelson County Health Department
Environmental health and services provided
Nelson County Health Statistics
Official public health data on births, pregnancies and deaths
Nelson County Division of the Virginia State Police
Local criminal record check at area 18 office
Nelson County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement information, tip line and crime report
Western Region Community Corrections for Nelson County
Regional detention center; probation and parole district 13 office
Nelson County Jail
Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail inmate and visitation
Nelson County Medical Examiner and Coroner
Death and forensic autopsy investigations for Tidewater District
Nelson County Newspapers
Nelson County Times local news reports and information
Library of Virginia Nelson County Newspaper Archives
Search Backroads Publications newspapers and archives
Nelson County Public Libraries
Research information held in Jefferson Madison Regional Library
Nelson County Public Schools
School board and district information for students and teachers
Nelson County Census Information
Quick, easy facts about people, business and geography
Nelson County Department of Social Services
Government agency support for domestic issues
Nelson County Employment Commission and Workforce Center
Unemployment insurance and job seeker aid in Charlottesville
Nelson County Courts
Nelson County Virginia Circuit Court is located in Lovingston, VA. It has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and civil cases. The court also has jurisdiction over juvenile and domestic relations cases.
Nelson County Criminal and Civil Circuit Court Records
Individual trial court cases and filings
County Case Information
Search by Nelson County name or case number inquiry
Nelson County General District Court
Minor civil cases, misdemeanors and court schedule
Nelson County General District Court Case Search
Get traffic, civil and criminal case reports
Nelson County General District Court Civil Filing Fee
Calculation of civil processes fees for warrants and summons
Nelson County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Youth and family cases and continuance policy
Nelson County Courts
Find circuit and district 24 courts on Virginia judicial map
Nelson County Juvenile Justice District Court Service Unit
Intake, probation and parole for Lynchburg region
Nelson County Magistrates
Judges for criminal court hearings in judicial region 2 district 24
Nelson County Court Mediator
Search for certified mediators in circuit 24 courts
Nelson County Circuit Court Mediator Eligibility List
Dispute resolution of circuit 24 court cases
Nelson County Guardians Ad Litem for Children
Court qualified guardians in district 24
Nelson County Guardians Ad Litem for Adults
Locate qualified guardians in circuit 24